Re: Calandrinia confusion

Hi Nan,

Kathy Musial of The Huntington called it out to me as cistanthe grandiflora -- I didn't know the plant and we were looking at it in a garden in the Seattle area last month.

Also, here is what San Marcos growers say:

"A succulent plant, native to Chile, that forms mounds to 1 foot tall by 3 feet wide of fleshy obovate gray-green leaves to 4 to 6 inches long. In spring through fall, rising on delicate 2-3 feet tall stems, emerge the 2 inch wide purple flowers that each last only one day. Plant in full sun to part shade in a well-drained soil with only occasional irrigation. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8 (10-20° F) and is sometimes planted as an annual in cooler climates. This plant has long been known as Calandrinia grandiflora but recently the name Cistanthe has been reinstated for many New World species formerly placed in the genera Calandrinia. The name 'Jazz Time' was applied to this plant by our supplier and it seems a very nice selection of the species."

Hope you are well!!
Hvar and Italy were wonderful.


On Aug 11, 2006, at 4:00 PM, N Sterman wrote:

Talk about identity crisis!  A plant I know as Calandrinia grandiflora (ice-green succulent leaves, magenta colored poppy-type flowers) also seems to go by Cistanthe grandiflora and Calandrinia spectabilis.

What do you call it?

And who might have the definitive say?

Thanks!

Nan


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