Lapidaria Species, Kangaroo Rose, Karoo Rose

Lapidariamargaretae

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lapidaria (lap-ih-DAY-ree-uh)
Species
margaretae (mar-GAR-et-tay)
Synonym
Argyroderma margaretae
Argyroderma roseatum
Dinteranthus margaretae
Mesembryanthemum margaretae
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Perris, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
0
negative
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Seattle, WA | December 2009 | positive

The leaves of this plant can be tannish flesh color, mauve, blue gray edged with pink and purple, or a light stone gray. It's a fall blo...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2004 | positive

Attractive stone-like succulent- has basically two, fat grey-blue leaves, then in flowers in the late fall, a bit sunflower-like yellow f...Read More

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