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Dicliptera suberecta

Native Dicliptera

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

South American native. Perennial to about 2'. Leaves are soft fuzzy light green about 3" long. Flowers occur in clusters in summer and are bright orange. Hummer attractor. Part shade in low desert. Frost sensitive so heavy pruning in late winter or early spring will make room for regrowth.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange, Red

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.