Drosanthemum hispidum

Common Names

Skaapvygie (afrikaans)
Hairy Dew Flower (english)

Taxonomy

Family AIZOACEAE
Genus Drosanthemum
Species hispidum
SA Plant Number
Basionym Drosanthemum hispidum

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Description

Drosanthemum hispidum is a hardy, evergreen, small succulent with small, elongated, fleshy, beautiful, glittery leaves. The glittering is caused by tiny cells that store water which reflects sunlight, helping to keep the plant cool.

It is a spreading succulent that is a carpet of magnificent, glistening, cerise-pink flowers in spring and summer. These attract a myriad of insects.

Plant in a rockery or mass-plant for a breath-taking display. It is also a good container plant and is useful for stabilising banks.

Plant in full sun in very well-drained soil.

Size: 35 to 50 cm

Wildlife

Uses

Landscaping:

Container plant or stunning groundcover for sunny areas.

Distribution

Free State, Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape

Attributes

Growth Rate: Moderate, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Frost Hardiness: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Groundcovers and Perennials, Plant Type: Succulents, Soil: Sandy Soil, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Groundcover, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Habitat: Rocky mountain slopes, Drought Hardiness: Drought Hardy

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