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Cistanthemaritima

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Cistanthe maritima by CactusJordi
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Genus
Cistanthe (sis-TAN-thee)
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Species
maritima (muh-RIT-tim-muh)
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Synonym
Calandrinia maritima
Claytonia maritima
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
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Category
Annuals
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Pink/Rose
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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CactusJordi
El Cajon, CA | March 2012 | neutral

Calandrinia maritima is a synonym.
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smiln32
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | September 2004 | neutral

This plant is native to the U.S. and grows in California.

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