Oscularia deltoides
deltoid-leaved dew plant
- Perennial
- 10 cm high
- Purple flowers
- Silvery-grey foliage
- Evergreen
Garden use
Planting and use
Dry or sunny locations
Ornamental value
Care
Planting density
Plant about 8 - 12 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 5 - 10 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | July - September |
| Flower colour | magenta |
| Leaf colour | gray-green |
| Growth habit | wide |
| Growth rate | fast |
| Hardiness | down to about susceptible to frost |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun |
|---|---|
| Soil moisture | very dry, dry |
| Soil texture | pervious, light |
| Humus | none to little |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Oscularia deltoides |
|---|---|
| Genus | Oscularia |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Origin | Africa, South |
