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Synonym(s) Phemeranthus calycinus Common name large fameflower Family portulacaceae Life cycle perennial (Z5-9) Flowers pink Size 8" Light sun Cultural notes well-drained soil, drought-tolerant Compact-growing succulent, native to US prairies. The slightly twisty mass of slender rubbery stems (or are they leaves?) looks cool enough - flowers held above on wiry stems are a bonus.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: orchard nursery area

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Seed-starting details for this plant

2009. Seed from HPS/MAG '08/'09 exchange. Baggy 35F (8w) - 70F (61%G, 6-17d)

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