A petite succulent with the foliage portion only 1 to 3 inches across and tall resembles the last few inches of spruce twigs. The fuchsia-pink flowers appear 6 to 10 inches above the foliage on thin, pencil lead-sized stems.
Native Plant Database
Header Photo: Mervin Wallace
Fame Flower; Rock Pink
Phemeranthus calycinus
Plant Type: Annuals
Native Environment:
Season of Interest:
Main Color: Pink / Rose
Fall Color:
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Photo: Mervin Wallace
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil
Moisture
Dry
Nature Attracting
Wildlife Benefit
Animal
Resistance
Size
Height:
6 to
12
inches
Spread:
4 to
6
inches
Size
Height: 6 to
12
inches
Spread: 4 to
6
inches
Size
Height: 6 to
12
inches
Spread: 4 to
6
inches
Typical Landscape Use
Great for containers in full sun. Plant in rock gardens and pockets of soil on large rocks.
Establishment and Care Instructions
Grow on the driest conditions possible. Mulch with 1/4-1/2 inch sand. In better conditions, the plants will become taller but easily give way to competition of surrounding plants.
Special Features
Special Usage
Basic Description
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