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Cistanthelongiscapa

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Genus
Cistanthe (sis-TAN-thee)
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Species
longiscapa (lon-jee-SKAY-puh)
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Synonym
Calandrinia litoralis
Calandrinia longiscapa
Claytonia litoralis
Claytonia longiscapa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
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:

Ridgemark, California

Walnut Creek, California

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