Chasmatophyllum musculinum

Common Name:
Yellow mountain mesemb
Plant Type:
Succulent perennial
Family:
Aizoaceae (The Carpetweed Family)
Geographic Origin:
South and southern Africa
California Native?:
No
Plant Size:
5 inches high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
rock gardens
Flowering Season:
Spring and summer
Flower Color:
Yellow
Exposure:
Full sun
Soils:
Well-drained soil
Suggested Irrigation:
Occasional watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less
Deep grey-green succulent leaves that are triangular in shape stay low to the ground and form a flat mat. Summer flowers are bright yellow from red buds.