Livingstone Daisy, Livingston Daisy, Ice Plant 'Mezoo Trailing Red'

Dorotheanthusbellidiformis

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dorotheanthus (dor-uh-thee-AN-thus)
Species
bellidiformis (bel-id-EE-for-miss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Stockton, California

Vista, California

Deland, Florida

Fort Myers, Florida

Lakeland, Florida

Seminole, Florida

Stuart, Florida

Tampa, Florida

New Albany, Indiana

Independence, Missouri

Pittsford, New York

Columbus, Ohio

Ladys Island, South Carolina

Kenosha, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Alexandria Bay, NY | June 2013 | positive

I have the mezoo and find it difficult to get them here in the Thousand Island region of NY. They do so well in the summer. BEAUTIFUL pla...Read More

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Imperial, MO | October 2011 | positive

This is my favorite trailing plant for my containers. I bought it 2 years ago and threw it in a few containers to over winter in my smal...Read More

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Kenosha, WI | July 2010 | positive

I noticed this plant for the first time this spring at my local garden center. I was looking for a vine that was varigated and would gr...Read More

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Pittsford, NY (Zone 6a) | July 2010 | positive

This is an annual here. I use it in tubs.It trails nicely and has a tight appearance.

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