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) |