When does Branched Foldwing bloom?

Branched Foldwing typically flowers from July through September, producing small tubular lavender blooms along its branching stems.

What growing conditions suit Dicliptera brachiata best?

This forb does well in part sun with medium, consistent moisture, often found along stream banks, moist woodland edges, and shaded ditches.

What pollinators visit Branched Foldwing?

Bees and butterflies regularly visit the flowers of Branched Foldwing for nectar during its summer bloom period.

Is Branched Foldwing a shrub or a perennial forb?

It grows as an herbaceous forb rather than a woody shrub, dying back to the ground each year.

Is Branched Foldwing HOA-friendly?

Branched Foldwing takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Branched Foldwing

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Dicliptera brachiata

Last reviewed: August 2026

Dicliptera brachiata, or Branched Foldwing, is a woodland forb that blooms July through September, growing in part sun with medium moisture along stream banks and forest edges across the southeastern and south central United States.

Toxicity unknown

Branched Foldwing (Dicliptera brachiata) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

12"–24" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, FL, GA and 13 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Branched foldwing is a compact native perennial that produces small tubular flowers from July through September. This low-growing wildflower forms neat clumps and thrives in partial sun with moderate watering needs.

Growing Branched Foldwing

Grow Branched Foldwing in part sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 6 to 12 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.

In an HOA neighborhood

Branched Foldwing takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Uncommon wildflower appearance may be viewed as weedy
Small stature can look unkempt in formal landscapes
Dies back completely in winter leaving bare spots

Wildlife value

The tubular flowers attract bees and butterflies throughout the late summer blooming period. This native plant provides important nectar sources when many other flowers have finished blooming.

Common questions

When does Branched Foldwing bloom?: Branched Foldwing typically flowers from July through September, producing small tubular lavender blooms along its branching stems.
What growing conditions suit Dicliptera brachiata best?: This forb does well in part sun with medium, consistent moisture, often found along stream banks, moist woodland edges, and shaded ditches.
What pollinators visit Branched Foldwing?: Bees and butterflies regularly visit the flowers of Branched Foldwing for nectar during its summer bloom period.
Is Branched Foldwing a shrub or a perennial forb?: It grows as an herbaceous forb rather than a woody shrub, dying back to the ground each year.
Is Branched Foldwing HOA-friendly?: Branched Foldwing takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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