Dicliptera suberecta

dicliptera

Family	Acanthaceae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 8a - 10b RHS: H - HH EGF: H4 - G1 Australia: 2 - 4
Care Level	medium
Height	45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread	45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The herbaceous perennial Dicliptera suberecta (dicliptera) yields showy and bright red blossoms during mid summer to early autumn. This plant has foliage that is greyish green and faded green in colour.
Typical Uses	Annual.
Special Characteristics	Birds are attracted to Dicliptera suberecta .