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Glottiphyllum depressum
Water Needs
low; drought tolerant
Succulent
Tongue Plant
20 - 40 cm
Size
Light Conditions
sun
Frost
Tender
Flowers
Yellow; spring summer
Garden Situation
Sun, dry soils, semi-shade; rockery; walls; roof gardens; wildlife bees butterflies insects; narrow spaces;
Habitat
rocky places; hot dry; fynbos; urban streets
Region
western cape; succulent karoo
Rain Season
Winter
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Description
A hardy, low-growing groundcover with bright green leaves and yellow flowers (5 cm) for much of the year. Growth is compact. Plant in dappled shade to full sun. Drought tolerant, evergreen, tender to frost and waterwise. Attracts bees, butterflies, and other insects. The Little Karoo and Mossel Bay in the Western Cape, in rocky places in and the shade of other plants.
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