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Purple Lampranthus

Lampranthus Productus

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Overview

Purple Lampranthus (Lampranthus productus) is a vibrant, perennial succulent, ideal for adding a splash of color with its dazzling purple flowers. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun and requires minimal water. This low-maintenance plant reaches up to 8 inches in height and spreads up to 24 inches, offering excellent ground cover. Plant in well-draining soil for best results. Blooms appear predominantly in spring and summer.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 8–10Type SucculentClimate Mediterranean
Purple Lampranthus (Lampranthus Productus) — Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun and requires minimal water
Purple Lampranthus (Lampranthus Productus) — ideal for adding a splash of color with its dazzling purple flowers

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Aizoaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Purple Lampranthus (Lampranthus Productus) — Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun and requires minimal water
Purple Lampranthus (Lampranthus Productus) — ideal for adding a splash of color with its dazzling purple flowers

Photograph: cultivar413 from Fallbrook, California, CC BY 2.0 · source

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