Species Redmaids
a white-purple flower with yellow anthers, white filaments, purple-green buds, lime-green leaves and stems

Redmaids

Calandrinia ciliata

Also Known As - Fringed Redmaids,Desert Rock Purslane
Redmaids (Calandrinia ciliata) is a fast-growing, short-lived perennial plant. It has bright green stems and small, hairy, gray-green leaves. When blooming, its upright stems are topped with bright red, 1-in (2.5 cm) cup-shaped flowers. The flowers close at night and re-open in the morning when the sun is stronger. Redmaids bloom from early spring to late summer and prefer some shade and well-drained soils. As a drought-tolerant plant, Redmaids are a great addition to rock gardens, dry gardens, open meadows, as a ground cover, and in containers.

Watering:

Average

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Fruits:

red,brown Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Slim-Stemmed Reedgrass needs to be watered regularly throughout the growing season. Water the plant deeply at least 1 inch per week. Avoid allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings. During hot weather, water more frequently, but still do not water the foliage since it may cause it to burn. During the cooler months, reduce the frequency of waterings. Avoid overwatering as this could cause the roots to rot. It is best to water the plant in the morning to give the Plant a chance to absorb the water and become comfortable before the heat of the day.

sunlight

Slim-Stemmed Reedgrass requires full sun to perform to its best. It prefers a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day, although slightly more is ideal. The peak growing season for Reedgrass is the summer months (June through August), when it is exposed to the longest days and some of the brightest sunlight. During the winter months, less sunlight is available and sunlight exposure should be limited.

pruning

The best time to prune slim-stemmed reedgrass is early in the spring before new growth begins. If pruning is done during the growing season, it is best to limit it to removal of damaged or dead stems. Pruning should be done selectively and minimally to maintain the plant’s structure and encourage vigorous new growth. Cuts should be made to remove dead stems while leaving the healthy stems and foliage intact. Generally, removing no more than 1/3 of the stems at any 1 time is recommended.

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