Dyschoriste Species, Dwarf Twinflower, Pineland Snakeherb, Rockland Twinflower
Dyschoristeangusta

Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Dyschoriste (dis-kor-RISS-tee)
Species: angusta (an-GUS-tuh)

Synonym:Calophanes angusta

Synonym:Dyschoriste oblongifolia var. angusta

Category
Groundcovers
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Lavender

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting