Crassothonna Species, Cape Aster, Cape Othonna, Little Pickles

Crassothonnacapensis

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Species
capensis (ka-PEN-sis)
Synonym
Othonna capensis
Othonna crassifolia
Othonna filicaulis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Richmond, California

San Marcos, California

Simi Valley, California

Vista, California

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Youngsville, Louisiana

South Jordan, Utah

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Simi Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | December 2011 | positive

This uncommon iceplant is a nifty little plant.
It blooms pretty much all year for me here in SoCal.

The foliage co...Read More

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