Wildflower Nursery

Indigenous Plants for a Sustainable Future

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Grassland Biome Experts
    • Who We Work With
    • Services and Products
    • Project Portfolio
  • Indigenous Library
  • Articles
  • e-Newsletter
  • Contact

Diclis reptans

by Johan Wentzel

Common Name
Dwarf snapdragon, Toadflax
Plant Type
Perennial
Diclis reptans is a sprawling mat forming perennial herb that reaches a height of up to 200mm tall. It is a lovely specimen for a mixed border or raised beds and does well in containers or pots in a shady position.
Plant Description

Diclis reptans is a sprawling mat forming perennial herb that reaches a height of up to 200mm tall. It is often found in damp, shady, rocky places. It has reddish hairy stems with erect tips, the leaves are about 30x35mm large with long stalks, deep margins and sharply toothed. The flowers borne in summer between September and May are white to pale mauve, they are solitary and about 10mm large. Diclis reptans is edible.

Diclis reptans is a lovely specimen for a mixed border or raised beds and does well in containers or pots in a shady position.

Hardiness
Semi hardy
Position
Shade
Water Requirements
Moderate
Evergreen
Semi-deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
White
Shape
Mat forming
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
<30cm
Region
Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal
Habitat
Grassland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No

Contact Us

Random Harvest Nursery: 082 553 0598

Jonathan Taylor: 0768305242

Email: [email protected]

Subscribe to our Monthly e-Newsletter

* indicates required

Indigenous Plant Palette Selector

Use the Indigenous Plant Palette Selector to create a list of plants for your specific needs.

Search the Plant Database

Copyright © 2025 · Lifestyle Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · Powered by ITM Web Development · Log in