Dalechampia dioscoreifolia
Butterfly Vine
Costa Rican Butterfly VinePlant 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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