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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 1-3 feet
Plant Spread: 5-6 inches
Fruit: Dehiscent
Other: Small oval capsule containing numerous seeds.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Clasping Venus' Looking-Glass
  • Venus' Looking-Glass

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Location: Aberdeen, NC
Date: April 26, 2022
Venus' Looking-glass #142; RAB p. 1002, 178-1-1; LHB p. 966, 192-
Location: Opp, AL
Date: 2016-04-10
Location: zone 8 Lake City, Fl.
Date: 2014-05-04
Location: Jefferson County, Texas
Date: April 5, 2012
Clasping leaf of Venus' Looking-glass
Location: Opp, AL
Date: 2016-04-10
Location: Tennessee
Date: 2002-06-09
Steven J. Baskauf http://bioimages.vanderbilt.edu/
Location: Tennessee
Date: 2004-04-30
Steven J. Baskauf http://bioimages.vanderbilt.edu/

photo credit: Mary Keim
Location: Opp, AL
Date: 2016-03-08
Location: Oldfort, TN
Date: 2017-05-16
Photo by kylaluaz
Location: Northeastern, Texas
Date: 2012-05-01
Photo by kylaluaz
Location: Jefferson County, Texas
Date: April 5, 2012
Location: Jefferson County, Texas
Date: April 5, 2012
Location: Jefferson County, Texas
Date: April 5, 2012
Location: Jefferson County, Texas
Date: April 5, 2012
Location: zone 8 Lake City, Fl.
Date: 2012-04-04
Location: zone 8 Lake City, Fl.
Date: 2012-04-04
Location: zone 8 Lake City, Fl.
Date: 2012-04-04
Location: zone 8 Lake City, Fl.
Date: 2012-04-04
Location: zone 8 Lake City, Fl.
Date: 2012-04-04
Location: zone 8 Lake City, Fl.
Date: 2012-04-04
Location: zone 8 Lake City, Fl.
Date: 2012-04-19
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2017-05-12
This popped up randomly in my garden.

Date: 2012-04-11
Location: Tennessee
Date: 2002-06-09
Steven J. Baskauf http://bioimages.vanderbilt.edu/
Location: Tennessee
Date: 2002-06-09
Steven J. Baskauf http://bioimages.vanderbilt.edu/
Location: Oldfort, TN
Date: 2017-05-16
Comments:
  • Posted by plantladylin (Sebastian, Florida - Zone 10a) on Feb 16, 2013 11:39 AM concerning plant:
    Clasping Venus' Looking Glass is a native annual wildflower in central and northern Florida that blooms during the spring, summer and winter. Found in disturbed sites and fields as well as landscaped areas, this lovely wildflower is considered a weed by many.

    The plant grows to approximately 18 inches; leaves can be variable but are usually 1/2 to 1 inch heart-shaped leaves that have toothed margins appearing along upright stems. The 1/2 inch long pointed, five-petaled star shaped flowers are purplish in color with a paler center. The flowers attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators. The fruit of the Venus' Looking Glass is a hairy, reddish-brown pod about 3/4 inches long that contains the shiny seeds.
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