Lanceleaf Moonpod
Selinocarpuslanceolatus

Family: Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Selinocarpus (sel-en-oh-KAR-pus)
Species: lanceolatus (lan-see-oh-LAY-tus)

Category
Perennials
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Succulent

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting