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Drosanthemum Species, Rosea Ice Plant, Showy Dewflower

Drosanthemumfloribundum

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Family

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

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Genus

Drosanthemum (dros-ANTH-eh-mum)

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Species

floribundum (flor-ih-BUN-dum)

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Synonym

Drosanthemum torquatum

Mesembryanthemum floribundum

Mesembryanthemum furfureum

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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