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Diascia rigescens
Also Known As
- Twinspur
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 18"
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Diascia rigescens plant details
Diascia rigescens is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Diascia rigescens
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: scrophulariaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: edging plant, heart-shaped leaves, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Diascia rigescens
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A clumping, evergreen, herbaceous perennial. Bright green, toothed, heart shaped, paired leaves are tightly packed to form columns from the semi-erect stems which arise from a central crown. Throughout the the year, particularly in winter, dense spikes of salmon pink, open, mask-like flowers are produced. Likes support from other plants.
By: Zephs
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Gardening facts about Diascia rigescens plant
How to Grow Diascia rigescens
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
- winter
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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