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Seeds Seeds are not available commercially at this time. Plants Twin��ower is often available at nurseries that specialize in native plants. It should be planted 18–24 inches apart as it spreads quickly. To propagate, take stem cuttings or divide clumps in summer. Hardiness Twin��ower is suited for zones 8a-10b. Care In winter, it is semi-dormant and can be trimmed to 3 inches or mown annually to freshen. Plants will be dormant in areas receiving frost (and usually in North Florida) but will quickly recover in spring. Site conditions Oblongleaf Twin��ower prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Planting in partial shade will result in a less dense cover. Swamp Twin��ower is acclimated to moist soils and partially shady conditions. Pineland Twin��ower prefers well-drained calcaerous or sandy soils. Once established, it is very drought tolerant. One of the best uses for this plant is as a low groundcover near sidewalks, walkways or naturalized areas. The plant spreads by underground rhizomes and by self-sewn seed. It will ��ower intermittently spring through fall. Twin��ower is not salt tolerant, making it a poor candidate for coastal landscapes. W10 Photo by Peg Urban Photo by Stacey Matrazzo Photo by Peg Urban Photo by Bob Peterson Flowers are typically born in pairs or “twins.” ������������������������������������ The throat and lower petal bear dark streaks. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������


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