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Talinum calycinum

 
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Family: Portulacaceae
Genus: Talinum (TAL-ih-num) (Info)
Species: calycinum (ka-LEE-kin-um) (Info)

Synonym:Phemeranthus calycinum
Synonym:Talinum ozarkense

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9 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Perennials

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

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Red

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From softwood cuttings
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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1 positive
No neutrals
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive bybar On Jul 11, 2006, bybar from Springfield, MO wrote:

A delightful surprise in my garden! The Missouri Botanical Gardens has this to say about this plant:

General Culture:

Easily grown in average, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers rocky or sandy soils. Good drainage is essential.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

Fame flower (also sometimes called rock pink) is a Missouri native perennial which most often occurs in rocky soils, rocks and glades. Often found growing in large colonies in the wild. Features pink to red, 5-8 petaled flowers in cymes atop leafless stems growing to 8" tall. Stems rise from basal clumps of sparse, very narrow, linear, succulent-type leaves (to 2" long). Flowers typically open at noon and remain open only until mid-afternoon.

Regional...

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

Lead Hill, Arkansas
Morrilton, Arkansas
Springfield, Missouri
Roswell, New Mexico
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma



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