Midday Flower


Scientific Name: Lampranthus amoenus (Salm-Dyck) N.E. Brown
Family: Aizoaceae
Midday Flower(Lampranthus amoenus)
Lampranthus amoenus at the Huntington Gardens in early July
Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9b-11

Heat Tolerance: Shade in summer

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Western South Africa (Sandveld: Malmesbury)

Growth Habits: Shrubby succulent perennial, up to 3 feet tall (1 m), 3 feet spread (1 m), leaves up to 1.6 inches long (4 cm)

Watering Needs: Regular water in summer in Phoenix, little to moderate water the rest of the year, needs good drainage

Propagation: Cuttings, seeds


Blooming Habits:
The Lampranthus amoenus has purple flowers with orange center, measuring up to 2 inches in diameter (5 cm).


 

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