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Twinspur

Diascia Barberae

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Overview

The Twinspur, or Diascia barberae, is a charming perennial, exhibiting profuse coral-pink blooms from spring to fall. It reaches up to 12 inches in height and spreads 18 inches wide, thriving in full to partial sun. Ideal for borders or containers, it attracts butterflies with its elongated, spiky flowers. Prefers well-draining soil and regular watering, while being moderately drought-tolerant once established. A delicate addition to any garden, it offers a continuous display of color.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–11Climate Temperate
Twinspur (Diascia Barberae) — exhibiting profuse coral-pink blooms from spring to fall
Twinspur (Diascia Barberae) — It reaches up to 12 inches in height and spreads 18 inches wide, thriving in full to partial sunTwinspur (Diascia Barberae) — Ideal for borders or containers, it attracts butterflies with its elongated, spiky flowersTwinspur (Diascia Barberae) — Prefers well-draining soil and regular watering, while being moderately drought-tolerant once establishedTwinspur (Diascia Barberae) — A delicate addition to any garden, it offers a continuous display of colorTwinspur (Diascia Barberae) — known scientifically as Diascia barberaeTwinspur (Diascia Barberae) — is a charming herbaceous perennial that brings a delicate yet vibrant touch to any landscape design+3

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Scrophulariaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Twinspur (Diascia Barberae) — exhibiting profuse coral-pink blooms from spring to fall
Twinspur (Diascia Barberae) — It reaches up to 12 inches in height and spreads 18 inches wide, thriving in full to partial sun
Twinspur (Diascia Barberae) — Ideal for borders or containers, it attracts butterflies with its elongated, spiky flowers
Twinspur (Diascia Barberae) — Prefers well-draining soil and regular watering, while being moderately drought-tolerant once established
Twinspur (Diascia Barberae) — A delicate addition to any garden, it offers a continuous display of color
Twinspur (Diascia Barberae) — known scientifically as Diascia barberae
Twinspur (Diascia Barberae) — is a charming herbaceous perennial that brings a delicate yet vibrant touch to any landscape design
Twinspur (Diascia Barberae) — spurred flowers that bloom profusely from late spring through the first frost
Twinspur (Diascia Barberae) — peaking in the summer months
Twinspur (Diascia Barberae) — The flowers come in an array of colors

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