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Lampranthus copiosus

 
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Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Lampranthus (lam-PRAN-thus) (Info)
Species: copiosus (koh-pee-OH-sus) (Info)

Synonym:Mesembryanthemum copiosum

Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

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

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (Pink-Purple)
Violet/Lavender
Purple

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Evergreen
Silver/Gray
Blue-Green
Succulent

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Happenstance On Apr 15, 2005, Happenstance from Fairfield, CA (Zone 10a) wrote:

This upright shrub requires excellent drainage and has taken a couple of years to become established. Great gray foliage and a bright clear violet pink color.

Regional...

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

Clayton, California
Fairfield, California



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