Erepsia lacera

Also Known As

Paarl Roosvygie

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 30"
W: 30"

planting zones

9a-11

Erepsia lacera plant details

Erepsia lacera is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer magenta flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Erepsia lacera

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 30 IN tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, showy, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Erepsia lacera

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A seriously showy succulent! In early Summer it puts on a Vegas-style show of flashy, hot magenta flowers 2” across & packed with petals at branch tips. Leaves are 3” long, & interestingly geometric & angular. Over time it becomes quite shrubby, attaining 2.5’ in height & width. This species is fast to flower & will often do so the first year from seed! Erepsia lacera has a lifespan of 5-8 years, & is easily grown from cuttings if one needs replacing. And our Mediterranean climate is quite similar to the area of South Africa where this plant comes from, so it should thrive here. It would prefer good drainage & low water, in a sunny position.