Oscularia deltoides
deltoid-leaved dew plant
- Perennial
- Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- 10 cm high
- Purple flowers
- Silvery-grey foliage
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Planting density
Plant about 8 - 12 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 5 - 10 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | July - September |
| Flower colour | Magenta |
| Leaf colour | Grey-green |
| Growth habit | Wide |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Hardiness | down to about susceptible to frost |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Very dry, Dry |
| Soil | Pervious, Light |
| Soil fertility | None to little |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Oscularia deltoides |
|---|---|
| Genus | Oscularia |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Common names | EN: deltoid-leaved dew plant |
| Awards | Award of Garden Merit (AGM) |
| Synonyms | Lampranthus deltoides, Lampranthus oscularis |
| Origin | Africa, South |
