Lapidaria margaretae
Lapidaria margaretae has succulent leaves in 1 or 2 pairs per plant. They are silver-blue to silver-white often edged with yellow.
Description:
Lapidaria margaretae, the Karoo rose, is from a monotypic genus related to Lithops from Namibia and adjacent South Africa. Its succulent leaves can occur in 1 or 2 pairs per plant. They are silver-blue to silver-white often coloured yellow along the leaf edges. The yellow flowers appear in summer. Unlike the photo taken to illustrate the variation in the variety, our plants are potted one per pot. If you order multiples, we will select a contrasting range of colours/forms.
Common Name: Karoo Rose
Family: Aizoaceae (The Carpet Weed Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-11
Light: Full Sun
Height: under 4"
Width: under 4"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tender
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Soil Moisture: Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Fine sand and gravel amongst quartz stones.
Award: AGM
Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Southern Africa and Madagascar
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