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(Stemodia durantifolia)
Whitewoolly Twintip (Stemodia durantifolia)
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Photo by: Madeleine Claire | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Madeleine Claire | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-05-26T23:15:20Z |
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Summary
Stemodia durantifolia, commonly known as Whitewoolly Twintip, is a perennial herb that is native to open woodlands and grasslands in the southern United States, Mexico, South America, and Central America. It is characterized by its hairy, glandular, erect stems that range from 10 to 50 centimeters in height. The leaves are toothed, lance-shaped, and typically arranged in pairs or triplets at the stem nodes, often clasping the stem. The inflorescence is a raceme of violet flowers, with each corolla about a centimeter long, nestled within a calyx of hairy, pointed sepals. The flowers are quite showy and can be seen blooming for most of the year, especially in warmer climates.
Whitewoolly Twintip is valued for its extended flowering season and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is often used in butterfly gardens, borders, and as a ground cover due to its low maintenance and adaptability to various soil types, as long as they are well-drained. While it thrives with high amounts of water, it is also somewhat drought-tolerant once established. It is best grown in full sun to part shade. Gardeners should be aware that in some areas, it can spread aggressively and may require control measures to prevent it from overtaking other plantings.CC BY-SA 4.0
Whitewoolly Twintip is valued for its extended flowering season and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is often used in butterfly gardens, borders, and as a ground cover due to its low maintenance and adaptability to various soil types, as long as they are well-drained. While it thrives with high amounts of water, it is also somewhat drought-tolerant once established. It is best grown in full sun to part shade. Gardeners should be aware that in some areas, it can spread aggressively and may require control measures to prevent it from overtaking other plantings.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.3-0.5 feet
- Width: 2-4 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Purple, Pink, Blue
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention:
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: High
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
native to open woodlands and grasslands in the southern United States, Mexico, South America, and Central America
Other Names
Common Names: Purple Stemodia, White-Woolly Twintip
Scientific Names: , Stemodia durantifolia, Stemodia durantifolia var. durantifolia, Stemodia chilensis, Stemodia durantifolia var. chilensis, Stemodia erecta, Stemodia arizonica, Capraria durantifolia, Stemodia verticillaris, Stemodia berteroana
GBIF Accepted Name: Stemodia durantifolia (L.) Sw.