Tropical Tube Tongue
Dianthera sessilis
- Native to:
- Colombia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Leeward Is., Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Acanthaceae
- Genus:
- Dianthera
- Species:
- Dianthera sessilis
- USDA Symbol:
- SISE6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, purple, lavender
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with light and consistent moisture.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI