Cistanthe grandiflora
Rock Purslane
Description
This perennial will grow 12-36" and produces large blue/green rosettes that last for a long season. It produces large, silky, lavender/pink flowers that have lime/green, purple spotted calyces.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
n/a
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
With Rocks
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.