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Dissotis canescens
Also Known As
- Pink Marsh Dissotis
Plant type
shrub, perennial
size
- H: 4'-5'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Dissotis canescens plant details
Dissotis canescens is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer magenta flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dissotis canescens
- Plant type: perennial shrub
- Plant family: melastomataceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: magenta blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, long-blooming, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dissotis canescens
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This pretty South African native looks remarkably like a dwarf version of the related South American Tibouchina. Large, brilliant magenta flowers appear in clusters on branched tips June-October & make a spectacular display. The velvety, oval-shaped, dark green leaves contrast perfectly with the flowers. The two different sets of stamens on each bloom are an unusual feature. A soft, wooded shrub to 5’ tall x 3’ spread, it makes a rewarding garden plant, provided it gets enough water in the Summer. It makes an excellent shrub border specimen plant. Dissotis canescens prefers full sun & thrives in good soil with lots of compost.
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Gardening facts about Dissotis canescens plant
How to Grow Dissotis canescens
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- magenta
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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See other plant types of Dissotis for your garden
aka Dissotis rotundifolia, Heeria elegans, Heeria sessilis, Monochaetum guatemalense, Pinklady, Spanish Shawl, Trailing Lasiandra, Trailing Princess Flower
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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