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Dalechampia dioscoreifolia
Butterfly Vine
Costa Rican Butterfly Vine
Plant Facts
| Scientific Name | Dalechampia dioscoreifolia |
| Principal Common Name | Butterfly Vine |
| Common Name(s) | Costa Rican Butterfly Vine |
| Synonym | |
| Description | This fast growing vine is known for the tiny yellow flower with large purple bracts that resemble a butterfly. |
| General Comments | The flowers measure up to 6" across and flowers heaviest from early summer to late fall. |
| Origin | |
| Nativity | Central South America |
| Height Range | 0 - 16 FT |
| Spread Range | 0 - 0 |
| Flower Showy | Y |
| Warning | |
| Sunset Zones | 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
| USDA Zones | |
| Leaf Color | Dark Green |
| Leaf Texture | Medium : Thin : Tomentose beneath |
| Form | Vine |
| Flower Color | Purple bracts : Yellow |
| Flower Time | Continuous |
| Months | |
| Ease of Growing | Easy : Average |
| Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Part Sun : Partial Shade |
| Soil Preferences | Moist : Well-drained |
| Watering Preferences | Heavy : Medium |
| Outstanding Features | Color : Flower : Form |
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