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Cistanthe grandiflora

Also Known As

  • Calandrinia grandiflora
  • Rock Purslane

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"-15"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Cistanthe grandiflora plant details

Cistanthe grandiflora is a semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cistanthe grandiflora

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: montiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistanthe grandiflora

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Quite beautiful Chilean perennial with succulent gray-green leaves and large, bright purple flowers that nod on the top of tall, sometimes 2.5' tall, stems above the low-growing foliage. Height 12-15" and 36" in width. Plant in full sun with well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Will tolerate a variety of soil types and conditions, including coastal areas. A great pollinator and bee attractor, it's excellent in rock gardens or as a mass planting where it is allowed to spread and form a small carpet. Drought tolerant. Frost hardy to USDA zone 8, but treated as a re-seeding annual in colder climates. Portulacaceae

Gardening facts about Cistanthe grandiflora plant

How to Grow Cistanthe grandiflora

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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