Dyschoriste linearis (Snake Herb)
$ 7.28
Also known as Polkadots.
Snake Herb features lavender flowers in late spring or early summer that attract butterflies. This native perennial is drought-tolerant and requires little water after establishment. It is a slow growing perennial that makes a good ground cover in sun to part shade.
Snake Herb does well in a variety of soil, provided it has good drainage. It spreads by underground stolons.
AT A GLANCE
Texas native | Yes |
Water use | Low |
Sun exposure | Sun to part sun |
Bloom color | Lavender to purple |
Bloom time | Spring, summer |
Mature height | 6"-1.5 ft |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Host plant | Common Buckeye butterfly. |
Notes |
Needs good drainage. |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
Present in state |
Present in county and native |
Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
Not present in state |
Present and rare, native in county |
Previously present, now extinct |
Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |