Lampranthus aureus 'Orange'

Common Names

Gouevygie (afrikaans)
Golden Vygie (english)

Taxonomy

Family AIZOACEAE
Genus Lampranthus
Species aureus 'Orange'
SA Plant Number
Basionym Lampranthus aureus 'Orange'

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Description

Lampranthus aureus ‘Orange' is an extremely hardy, evergreen, succulent, spreading shrublet.It has an attractive, neat shape and masses of small grey-green, succulent, finger-like leaves.

From about August, all the way through spring, this Vygie puts on a show of magnificent, vibrant-orange flowers.

Bees and other important pollinating insects are attracted to these bright, pollen-rich flowers.

Plant in full sun, and well-drained, sandy to loamy soil. Plants need little care and can tolerate long periods of hot, dry conditions

Size: 45cm

Wildlife

Pollinating insects:
Important bee food-plant as it is rich in pollen. Flowers also support many other pollinating insects with copious amounts of pollen.

Uses

Distribution

Western Cape

Attributes

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Frost Hardiness: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Groundcovers and Perennials, Plant Type: Succulents, Position: Full Sun, Soil: Sandy Soil, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Groundcover, Garden Uses: Rockeries and retaining walls, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Drought Hardiness: Drought Resistant

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