Diascia bicolor

Also Known As

Bicolor Twinspur

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

1-12

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Diascia bicolor plant details

Diascia bicolor is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Diascia bicolor

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, long-blooming, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Diascia bicolor

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We may be the only nursery in the US to grow this very rare, ultra-pretty ground-hugging annual Twinspur that has the most wonderful coloration of any Diascia we’ve ever seen! Found only in the Little Karoo region of South Africa and blooming continuously Spring thru Summer, the 1” flowers are softest primrose yellow with vividly intense contrasting violet centers bobbing on dainty 6” stems all over the 1.5’ wide, bright green low tufted foliage. Ideal for hanging baskets, mixed containers or as edging for any mostly sunny bed. Nature, so smart, so cool! EASY to grow in sun or part shade with average water and rich well-draining soil (can tolerate clay soil, but will yield fewer and smaller sized blooms).