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Drosanthemum floribundum 'Floribunda Purple'

 
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Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Drosanthemum (dros-ANTH-eh-mum) (Info)
Species: floribundum (flor-ih-BUN-dum) (Info)
Cultivar: Floribunda Purple

Synonym:Mesembryanthemum hispidum var. pallidum
Synonym:Mesembryanthemum floribundum
Synonym:Mesembryanthemum torquatum

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Groundcovers
Perennials

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pink
Violet/Lavender
Purple

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Silver/Gray

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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2 positives
No neutrals
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive dh1234 On Mar 12, 2004, dh1234 from Atwater, CA wrote:

I planted two flats on a 15 X 7 mound and within 3 months I had full coverage and a sea of pink. Enjoy's hot sun and never needs watering.

Positive Kell On May 26, 2003, Kell from Northern California, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

The thing that first attracted me to this plant was that the succulent leaves have tiny glistening crystals all over them, making them look like they have been dipped into tiny sparkles. They are so different. The flowers open in the sun and as soon as it becomes shady or overcast, they close.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona
Atwater, California
San Leandro, California
Bowie, Maryland
Crowley, Texas
Santa Fe, Texas



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