Dicliptera resupinata
Rock Slide Dicliptera
Description
Herbaceous upright perennial growing to about 2' x 3'. Dicliptera blooms fairly regularly from April to October with small, light purple flowers. Might freeze to the ground but will quickly recover. Prefers full sun, in partial sun may sprawl. Delicate looking plant. Does reseed readily. Showy in fall when its leaves and flower bracts are edged in deep purple lavender. After established, water every 2 weeks in summer. Native to southeastern Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico.
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.