Fame Flower

Talinum calcaricum

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Prefers dry or sandy soil. The flowers open in the afternoon or in overcast conditions. This delicate plant is easily out-competed by other vegetation in moist soils. Works well on green roofs or in rock gardens. In good conditions the plants will spread by seed. Dies back completely in the witner - no cutting back needed. Attracts bees and butterflies.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

No Wetland Tolerance Never occurs in wetlands.

Project Uses

Upland Restoration

Urban / Tree Box

Tendency to Spread

High

Height (ft)

0.25-0.5

Flower Color

Pink

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

June-Aug