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    Phemeranthus spinescens

    Also Known As

    • Talinum spinescens
    • Spiny Fameflower

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2"-6"
    • W: 3"-6"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Phemeranthus spinescens plant details

    Phemeranthus spinescens is a semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phemeranthus spinescens

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: montiaceae, talinaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phemeranthus spinescens

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A favorite of mine spinescens is found almost exclusively on the scabland-basalt outcrops growing in pockets of clay. Collected on Divide Ridge at 4850'; prostrate cushions of succulent sausage leaves from a fleshy taproot give rise to a floating mass of ½” deep rose flowers. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Phemeranthus spinescens plant

    How to Grow Phemeranthus spinescens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Phemeranthus sediformis

    aka Talinum okanoganense, Okanogan Fameflower

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-8b

    Size

    Height: 3"

    Width: 6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional
    Photo of Phemeranthus sediformis flower by Arrowhead Alpines
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    Phemeranthus calycinus

    aka Talinum calycinum, Rock Pink

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    4a-7b

    Size

    Height: 2"

    Width: 2"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Phemeranthus calycinus flower by Panayoti Kelaidis
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