Drosanthemum Species, Rosea Ice Plant, Showy Dewflower

Drosanthemumfloribundum

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Drosanthemum (dros-ANTH-eh-mum)
Species
floribundum (flor-ih-BUN-dum)
Synonym
Drosanthemum torquatum
Mesembryanthemum floribundum
Mesembryanthemum furfureum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Manteca, California

San Diego, California

Spring Valley, California

Englewood, Colorado

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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