Calandrinia Ruby Tuesday
A native plant that's as easy to grow as it is beautiful!
A member of the Portulaca family, this Calandrinia has the same rubbery, blue-green succulent foliage as its more widely-used cousin. The flowers also resemble Portulaca, but appear at the end of long stems for a much taller, more upright habit. Wonderfully heat- and drought-tolerant, Ruby Tuesday seeks well-drained soil of any type in full sun. It will do the rest!
Expect the blooms to begin in mid- to late summer and to last for several weeks into fall, transforming any hot, bare soil into an oasis. Traditionally used in rock gardens, it has expanded its range to include the sunny border and containers of all types! 12 to 18 inches high but just 6 to 9 inches wide, its compact size makes it a good choice even for small-space gardens.
Enjoy the beauty and ease of culture of this native plant! Zones 8-10.
| Genus | Calandrinia |
| Species | umbellata |
| Variety | Ruby Tuesday |
| Bloom Season | Mid Summer - Early Fall |
| Habit | Upright |
| Zone | 8 - 10 |
| Plant Height | 12 in - 18 in |
| Plant Width | 6 in - 9 in |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Easy Care Plants, Long Bloomers |
| Bloom Color | Magenta |
| Bloom Season | Fall, Summer |
| Foliage Color | Blue Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Dry, Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Pest Resistant |
| Soil Tolerance | Clay, Normal, loamy, Poor, Sandy |
| Uses | Beds, Border, Containers, Fall Color, Ornamental |
