Diascia Species, Twinspur

Diasciabarberae

Family
Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Diascia (dy-ASS-ee-uh)
Species
barberae (BAR-ber-ay)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Martinez, California

Wilmington, Delaware

Jacksonville, Florida

Sour Lake, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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J
Jacksonville, FL (Zone 8b) | May 2005 | positive

I think the hardiness range for this plant should be extended to include Zones with colder winter climates. I planted a Diascia last Fal...Read More

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J
MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | August 2001 | neutral

Sprays of pink fowers over a low mat of mid green leaves in summer to early autumn.

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