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Dyschoriste Species, Swamp Snakeherb, Swamp Twinflower

Dyschoristehumistrata

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Family

Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Dyschoriste (dis-kor-RISS-tee)

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Species

humistrata (hew-mi-STRAY-tuh)

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Synonym

Calophanes humistratus

Dipteracanthus humistratus

Dipteracanthus riparius

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Herbaceous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Lavender

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | September 2004 | neutral

This plant is a U.S. native and grows in South Carolina, Florida and Georgia.

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Dyschoriste Species, Swamp Snakeherb, Swamp Twinflower

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