Dyschoriste Species, Narrowleaf Dyschoriste, Polkadots, Snake-Herb

Dyschoristelinearis

Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dyschoriste (dis-kor-RISS-tee)
Species
linearis (lin-AIR-iss)
Synonym
Calophanes linearis
Dipteracanthus linearis
Dyschoriste ovata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Arlington, Texas

Austin, Texas

Dripping Springs, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Haltom City, Texas

Helotes, Texas

Houston, Texas

Louise, Texas

Mc Kinney, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Dripping Springs, TX | May 2016 | positive

Snake Herb grows very well in limestone soils and NO irrigation in Central Texas, even during the BIG DROUGHT. I have had it for 10 years...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | May 2006 | positive

Snake- Herb is a lovely perennial Texas native wildflower that can be used as a groundcover, the flowers are very pretty and resemble pen...Read More

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