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Plant Habit: Shrub
Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Dry
Plant Height: up to 3 feet
Plant Spread: up to 3 feet
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Deciduous
Fruit: Dehiscent
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Other: cuttings will root, but will rarely form a caudex.
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted

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Common names
  • Desert Rose

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Location: Southwest Florida
Date: summer 2011
Lovely double blooms
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: fall 2010
Discussion Threads about this plant
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wow very nice by chefmike92 Jan 16, 2012 10:34 PM 0

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