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Cistanthe grandiflora – Rock Purslane
Cistanthe grandiflora – Rock Purslane

Cistanthe grandiflora – Rock Purslane

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$9.95
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Cistanthe grandiflora – Rock Purslane

Rock Purslane is a striking perennial native to Chile, prized for its rubbery blue-green succulent foliage and vivid bright magenta-violet blooms that light up the garden from summer through fall. A relative of portulaca, it thrives in tough, dry conditions and makes an excellent groundcover for challenging sites, as well as a standout in rock gardens, borders, and containers. Commonly sold in the nursery trade as Calandrinia spectabilis, this plant is listed here under Cistanthe grandiflora.

Key Features:

  • Evergreen perennial succulent
  • Rubbery blue-green succulent foliage
  • Vivid bright magenta-violet blooms from summer to fall
  • Deer resistant; drought and heat tolerant
  • Native to Chile; related to portulaca
  • Excellent groundcover for tough, dry areas
  • Attractive in rock gardens, borders, and containers
  • Formerly sold as Calandrinia spectabilis

Growing Details:
Height: 12–18 in | Spread: 3–4 ft
Exposure: Full sun | Water: Moderate to dry
Bloom time: Summer–Fall | Bloom color: Bright magenta-violet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 8–10
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Most orders ship within 3-7 business days (may be longer during peak season).

Because we work with live inventory, some plants may become unavailable or not meet our quality standards at the time of fulfillment. When this happens, we may issue store credit (preferred), a refund, or offer a suitable substitution.

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