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Chasmatophyllum masculinum
Also Known As
- Chasmatophyllum musculinum
- Mesembryanthemum dinterae
- Mesembryanthemum masculinum
- Mesembryanthemum recumbens
- Stomatium masculinum
- Yellow Mountain Mesemb
- Yellow Swallowtail Mesemb
Plant type
perennial, cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 9"-18"
planting zones
- 5a-11
Chasmatophyllum masculinum plant details
Chasmatophyllum masculinum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Chasmatophyllum masculinum
- Plant type: perennial groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 9 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, gravel garden, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Chasmatophyllum masculinum
- USDA Zones: 5a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Extremely tough and easy to grow succulent groundcover that forms a tight mat of evergreen foliage and a long-blooming display of bright yellow flowers that open in the afternoon sun. Water regularly in summer but allow to dry out between. Needs little to no winter irrigation, so valuable as an attractive potted specimen planted in porous soil. Part sun to full sun, if acclimated. Frost hardy to -10 degrees.
By: Cistus Nursery
Yet another of the "Hardy" Delosperma-like mesembs (hardy in Denver's zone five has become something of a joke around here, which is why I have such disdain for zone maps). It survived the winter here but died in the spring mushy season, like most of them it needs it dry to make it, but it is easy to bring a piece inside, they root like weeds.
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How to Grow Chasmatophyllum masculinum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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