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Lampranthus roseus

 
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Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Lampranthus (lam-PRAN-thus) (Info)
Species: roseus (RO-zee-us) (Info)

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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

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

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

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:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

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

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

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Silver/Gray
Succulent

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is fire-retardant
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

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Neutral htop On Jan 25, 2008, htop from San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) wrote:

I have not grown this plant which is also known as rosy dew plant. Lampranthus roseus (synonym: Mesembryanthemum roseum) is now considered to be a type of Lampranthus multiradiatus. It blooms in October and November which is spring and early summer in South Africa, its native habitat. This plant needs some protection from the sun in climates that become very hot in the summer; however, it will not bloom well if it does not receive enough sunlight. So, areas that have morning sun and afternoon filtered shade would be the best locations in which to plant Lampranthus roseus in these climates. The blooms have a slight peppery smell and are pollinated by bees and beetles.



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