| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Propagate by taking cuttings of newly emerged shoots |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: National Flower of Mexico |
![Date: c. 1821
illustration [as D. purpurea] by P. Bessa from 'L'Herbier Génér](/pics/2020-05-16/scvirginia/2d359e-250.jpg "Date: c. 1821
illustration [as D. purpurea] by P. Bessa from 'L'Herbier Génér")
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