Montiopsis Species, Redmaids, Red Maids, Rock Purslane

Montiopsisumbellata

Genus
Montiopsis (mon-tee-OP-sis)
Species
umbellata (um-bell-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Calandrinia umbellata
Talinum umbellatum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Maricopa, Arizona

Queen Creek, Arizona

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Lutz, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Indianapolis, Indiana

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Summerville, South Carolina

Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Canton, Texas

Houston, Texas

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Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | November 2005 | positive

I had this plant come up volunteer last year in a hot, dry, baked concrete planter at curbside. It was covered in blooms nonstop and NEV...Read More

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