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Judith's Favorite Fame Flower (Phemeranthus)

Phemeranthus calycinum 'Judith's Favorite'

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per Plant - 2.5" Pot
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ZONES  5-9 | Good to grow! Zone
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A carefree little succulent native plant, Phemeranthus calycinum 'Judith's Favorite' (Fame Flower) has quarter-sized rose-violet flowers that open in the afternoon heat. A willing re-seeder, these little plants gently colonize their garden site and bloom all summer. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).

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Description

10-12" tall x 15-18" wide (seed propagated). Originally brought into cultivation by New Mexico landscaper, nurserywoman and author Judith Phillips, this selection of the species is remarkable for its vigor and its fabulously showy display of quarter-sized rose-violet flowers. It thrives in full sun growing on poor sandy/rocky soils. Blooming starts in early summer and continues through early fall. The flowers open in the afternoon, so it's always a treat to come home in later afternoon to clouds of its intensely colored flowers dancing in the breeze.

Planting & Care

Planting Tips for Judith's Favorite Fame Flower - (Phemeranthus calycinum or Talinum)

Waking up from dormancy: These perennial succulents won’t begin to grow until warm summer weather has arrived, and will be shipped dormant through the early spring months. The succulent overwinters as a swollen stem, at or just below the soil surface, and will have dormant buds. The root ball is fragile when the plants are dormant. Moisten the root ball lightly before transplanting and handle carefully. Do not scratch out the root ball. If some of the soil falls away from the root ball that’s OK. Go ahead and transplant when dormant and it is still cold outside. (There is no advantage to holding the dormant plant in its pot either indoors or outdoors.) Water the plant thoroughly only once after putting it in the ground. To prevent rot, don’t start to water more regularly until the weather warms and the plants begin to grow actively.

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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

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key features

Advantages
  • Native
  • Groundcover
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Naturalizes
  • Easy To Grow
  • Low Maintenance
  • Container Planting
  • Small Spaces
  • Rock Gardens
Light Requirements
  • Full Sun
Bloom Time
Summer

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Waterwise
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Soil Type
  • Sandy Soil
Mature Height
10-12" tall
Mature Spread
4-6" wide
Growing Zones
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
Ideal Region
  • Hot Desert
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Southwest
  • West
Native To
North America
Non-GMO
No
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