Malephora crocea var. purpurea-crocea
Also Known As
- Malephora crocea 'Purpurea Crocea'
- Tequila Sunrise Iceplant
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 4"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Malephora crocea var. purpurea-crocea plant details
Malephora crocea var. purpurea-crocea is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer orange and pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Malephora crocea var. purpurea-crocea
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange and pink blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Malephora crocea var. purpurea-crocea
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Though they can't seem to agree on genus, they got the color right: sort of a rosy-pink-orange conflagration with a bright yellow center. Showy, drought-tolerant, undemanding and efficient. Sun/Med-Dry/GDr
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Malephora crocea var. purpurea-crocea plant
How to Grow Malephora crocea var. purpurea-crocea
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- orange
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Zones
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