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    Camissonia brevipes [monstrose form]

    Also Known As

    • Camissonia brevipes monstrosa

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

    Camissonia brevipes [monstrose form] plant details

    Camissonia brevipes [monstrose form] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Camissonia brevipes [monstrose form]

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: onagraceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Camissonia brevipes [monstrose form]

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Camissonia brevipes [monstrose form] plant

    How to Grow Camissonia brevipes [monstrose form]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Zones

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    • sun
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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun
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