Groundcover and Vines Herbaceous Perennial

Twinflower

Dyschoriste oblongifolia

Specifications

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Foliage: Deciduous
  • Height: 6 - 12 inches
  • Bloom Color: Purple
  • Bloom Time: April May June
  • Sun Exposure: Sun Part Sun
  • Soil Conditions: Moist
  • Spacing: 6 - 10 inches on center

Culture

Cut back after bloom.

Wildlife

Flowers attractive to bees and larval plant for Common Buckeye butterfly.

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