Drosanthemum Species, Hairy Dewflower, Purple Ice Plant

Drosanthemumhispidum

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Drosanthemum (dros-ANTH-eh-mum)
Species
hispidum (HISS-pih-dum)
Synonym
Drosanthemum hispidum var. platypetalum
Mesembryanthemum hispidum
Mesembryanthemum hispidum var. platypetalum
Sun Exposure
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Peachtree City, Georgia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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| June 2011 | positive

flowers are very nice and bright. i think this might survive during winter at my location (zone 9) but may get damaged so im going to sto...Read More

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