Arizona Foldwing
Dicliptera resupinata
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Sun | Partial shade |
| Pollinators | Hummingbirds |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
1.5 × 1.5 |
| Flowering Season | September-May |
| Flower Color | Lavender |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 25 °F |
| Leaf Description | Lanceolate (shaped like the head of a lance), dark green |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 3000-6000 ft. |
| Description | Arizona foldwing is a small wildflower with an airy form and delicate branches. Purple flowers are partially enclosed in a heart-shaped leafy bract which remains after the flower is spent. This bract aids in identification when the plant is not in flower. This species is limited in distribution to the Sky Islands region of southern Arizona and into Mexico but may be grown at higher or lower elevations where special consideration is given to placement. Mix this plant with other perennial wildflowers and grasses, and plant near tree cover. |
