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Oscularia deltoides

 
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Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Oscularia (os-kuh-LAR-ee-a) (Info)
Species: deltoides (del-TOY-deez) (Info)

Synonym:Lampranthus deltoides

3 vendors have this plant for sale.

6 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Silver/Gray
Succulent

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Provides winter interest

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From leaf cuttings
By simple layering
By air layering
By tip layering

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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1 positive
No neutrals
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Happenstance On Sep 11, 2003, Happenstance from Fairfield, CA (Zone 10a) wrote:

This is a diminutive succulent ground cover, can also be grown in pots. Readily roots from cuttings, has lovely daisy like lavender flowers Spring/Summer in 9b.

Regional...

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

Brentwood, California
Clayton, California
Fairfield, California
Los Angeles, California
Pleasant Hill, California
San Diego, California
San Jose, California
San Leandro, California
Valley Village, California



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