Lampranthus stipulaceus

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 24"-48"

planting zones

8a-10b

Lampranthus stipulaceus plant details

Lampranthus stipulaceus is a semi-evergreen groundcover 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 low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lampranthus stipulaceus

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in spring and summer
Uses: floriferous, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lampranthus stipulaceus

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tough, drought tolerant & groundcovering, with vibrant flowers! Though this robust plant is new to cultivation, we might have guessed at its winning combo of usefulness & prettiness. Its cousins are a winning bunch. Growing 2’ plus wide & 8”-1’ tall, it becomes slightly shrubby with age & forms a dense, weed suppressing mat of foliage with time. Blooms seem to come throughout the year. Leaves are finger-like & a pleasing grey-green.