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Botanical Name
Dyschoriste linearis
Plant Type
Groundcovers
Native To
Native to Texas (not part of Edwards Plateau or Blackland Prairie)
Plant Height Min
6in
Plant Height Max
12in
Plant Spread Min
1.5ft
Plant Spread Max
1.5ft
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Seasonal Interest From
Spring
Seasonal Interest To
Summer
Plant Color
Purple
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Water Needs
Low
Comments
Prefers dry caliche soils; upright stems, blooms mainly in spring but on/off through fall after rain; no pruning required