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    Cistanthe grandiflora 'Violet Showers'

    Also Known As

    • Cistanthe spectabilis 'Violet Showers'
    • Violet Cistanthe

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 1'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Cistanthe grandiflora 'Violet Showers' plant details

    Cistanthe grandiflora 'Violet Showers' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cistanthe grandiflora 'Violet Showers'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: montiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 1 FT tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistanthe grandiflora 'Violet Showers'

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Cistanthe grandiflora 'Violet Showers' plant

    How to Grow Cistanthe grandiflora 'Violet Showers'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 1'

    • sun
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    Cistanthe grandiflora

    aka Calandrinia grandiflora, Rock Purslane

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-15"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - low
    Photo of Cistanthe grandiflora flower by Stan Shebs
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