Rock Purslane
This shrubby, mounding evergreen succulent perennial has fleshy grey-green elliptic-shaped foliage and tall slender stems supporting brilliant magenta satiny cup-shaped flowers that appear to be floating above the foliage. Foliage is larger and more grey than Calandrinia spectabilis. Most effective when massed.
Calandrinia grandiflora (Cistanthe g.)
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf texture : Thick, fleshy
Leaf length : 8"
Leaf shape : Narrowly oval, pointed
Leaf color : Grey-green
Flower Characteristics
Flower width : 1-2"
Flower shape : Cup-shaped
Flower color : Red
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 2-3 ft.
Average size maturity height : 1-3 ft.
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 0 to 5 F( Z7a)
Sunset zone : 15-17, 20-24
Water requirements : Rarely (Drought Tolerant)
Light exposure : Partial Sun
Landscape Attributes
Drought tolerant : Yes
Attractive bark : Yes