Deltoid-Leaved Dew Plant
Oscularia Deltoides
Overview
Deltoid-leaved Dew Plant (Oscularia deltoides) is a succulent featuring fleshy, triangular leaves and attractive pink to purple flowers. This drought-tolerant groundcover reaches about 18 inches in width and 6 inches in height, and blooms profusely in spring. It thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-draining soil. Ideal for rock gardens and containers, adding texture and color contrast to landscape designs. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–11Type Succulent
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 8–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Succulent
- Family
- Aizoaceae
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