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Diascia purpurea

by Johan Wentzel

Common Name
Purple twinspur
Plant Type
Perennial
Diascia purpurea is an low-growing, spreading, deciduous perennial herb that can grow up to 0.6m.
It is an ideal specimen for containers, mixed borders, rockeries or pots. It prefers full sun but can tolerate semi-shade conditions.
Plant Description

Diascia purpurea is an low-growing, spreading, deciduous perennial herb that can grow up to  0.6m. The leaves form a mat and are bright green in colour and can be slightly hairy sometimes. The flowers borne in summer between January and February are a lovely purple colour. They are arranged on an elongated unbranched stem/axis/raceme and has a dark maroon centre.

Diascia purpurea is an ideal specimen for containers, mixed borders, rockeries or pots. It prefers full sun but can tolerate semi-shade conditions.

Afrikaanse Naam
Pers-bokhoringkie
Hardiness
Semi hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Purple
Shape
Prostrate
Soil
Sand
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Free State, KwaZulu-Natal
Habitat
Grassland, rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No

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