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    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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    Malephora lutea

    aka Yellow Hardy Ice Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    7b-8b

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 30"

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Malephora lutea flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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    Malephora crocea

    aka Malephora crocea var. crocea, Coppery Mesemb, Hardy Red Iceplant, Ice Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 18"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Malephora crocea flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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