Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Dyschoriste

Species:

Dyschoriste oblongifolia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct

Bloom Colors:

Purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, South Carolina

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to sandy pinelands and scrub habitats