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Malephora Species, Coppery Mesemb, Crocea Ice Plant

Malephoracrocea

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Family

Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Malephora (mal-eh-FOR-uh)

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Species

crocea (KRO-kee-uh)

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Synonym

Mesembryanthemum croceum

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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2QandLearn

Menifee, CA (Zone 9a) | March 2021 | positive

'Coppery Mesemb' only applies to Malephora crocea w/ copper-topped flower petals. Much better information about Malephora crocea & lutea...Read More

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Malephora Species, Coppery Mesemb, Crocea Ice Plant

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