Dicliptera Species, Branched Foldwing, False Mint
Diclipterabrachiata

Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Dicliptera (dye-CLIP-ter-uh)
Species: brachiata (brak-ee-AY-tuh)

Synonym:Diapedium brachiata

Synonym:Justicia brachiata

Category
Annuals
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting