Calandrinia grandiflora
Rock Purslane
Plant Facts
Scientific Name | Calandrinia grandiflora |
Principal Common Name | Rock Purslane |
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Synonym | |
Description | Calandrinia spectabilis is a gray-green thick rosette ground cover succulent that sends up gorgeous portulaca-like purple flowers on stalks reaching 2-2.5 feet. |
General Comments | |
Origin | |
Nativity | Chile |
Height Range | 1 - 0 FT |
Spread Range | 2 - 0 FT |
Flower Showy | |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
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Leaf Color | Gray-Green |
Leaf Texture | Thick |
Form | Groundcover : Shrub : Succulent |
Flower Color | Purple |
Flower Time | Spring : Summer |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Average |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Partial Shade : Light Shade |
Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | Sparse |
Outstanding Features | Color : Flower : Form |
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