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Product Info
Appalachian Rock-pink (Phemeranthus teretifolius)
Purslane FamilyRose-pink flowers, open only in the afternoon, are borne atop fleshy stems that rise above the basal foliage. Each individual flower is short lived, but a mature plant can produce well over 100 blooms throughout the growing season. This succulent-like native naturally grows in rocky outcrops, sandy soils, and other harsh, well-drained sites in full sun, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens and difficult planting areas. It also looks great in a pot!
It readily reseeds, and seedlings often pop up in unexpected places. Plants die back to the ground each winter and don’t emerge again until late spring, so don’t give up on them too soon. Despite their delicate appearance, the pollen-rich flowers are highly attractive to small native bees, especially sweat bees and mining bees.
Blooms: Pink, 3-4 months, May-Sept
Leaves: Fleshy, 1-2” blue-green succulent-like leaves
Height: 3-8”
Space: 8-12”
Soil: Average, dry, rocky, lean
Exposure: Full sun-Part sun
Fauna: Bees, flies, butterflies, moths
Deer Resistance: High
Zone: 5-9
Native Status: NC native, common in the Piedmont and Mountains
Provenance: Unknown, seed grown
