Twinspur (Diascia barberae) Genus:  Diascia This softly textured tender perennial (or annual) produces delicate, loose spires in summer and fall. Diascia is at home spilling onto a walkway or filling in between more structured plants.  Noteworthy Characteristics:  Bears loose spikes of pink flowers with yellow-spotted throats and downward pointing spurs. Care:  Diascia needs a sunny site and fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Water during dry spells. Shear the spent stems to produce another flush of blooms. Propagation:  Sow seed when fresh or in early spring; take softwood cuttings in spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Easy to overwinter in a greenhouse. Problems:  Slugs, snails.

Overview

Height 6 in. to 12 in. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Fast Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Showy Flowers Bloom Time Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Summer Flower Color Pink, Yellow Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers, Indoor Plant, Suitable as Annual Style Cottage Garden, Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Tolerance Frost Tolerant Type Perennials