Dicliptera brachiata (Branched Foldwing)

Also known as Branched Dicliptera or False Mint.  Branched Foldwing is a woodland perennial featuring pink or purple flowers. It does best in part shade to bright shade. It reseeds prolifically and it best paired with other somewhat aggressive species, such as Inland Sea Oats. It is a host plant to Texan Crescent and Eastern Tailed-blue butterflies.  AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Medium Sun exposure Part shade to bright shade Bloom color Pink, purple Bloom time Summer, fall Mature height 1.5-2.5 ft Attracts Butterflies Host plant Texan Crescent and Eastern Tailed-blue butterflies.  DISTRIBUTION MAPS  USDA MAP BONAP MAP  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)