Montiopsis, Redmaids, Red Maids, Rock Purslane 'Ruby Tuesday'

Montiopsisumbellata

Genus
Montiopsis (mon-tee-OP-sis)
Species
umbellata (um-bell-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Long Beach, California

Lutz, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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| August 2002 | neutral

The plant is easy from seed, though takes 4 mos. plus to bloom. The blooms are a stunning color, though only open around 4 hours a day. T...Read More

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Kearney, NE (Zone 5a) | August 2001 | neutral

A distant relative of portulaca, it has thick, wide, rubbery, low-growing leaves and satiny, bright rose, portulaca-like flowers atop 20"...Read More

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