Family AIZOACEAE
Genus Lampranthus
Species aureus 'Orange'
SA Plant Number
Basionym Lampranthus aureus 'Orange'

Lampranthus aureus ‘Orange' is an extremely hardy, evergreen, succulent, spreading shrublet. It has an attractive, neat shape and masses of small grey-green, succulent, finger-like leaves.

From about August, all the way through spring, this Vygie puts on a show of magnificent, vibrant-orange flowers.

Bees and other important pollinating insects are attracted to these bright, pollen-rich flowers.

Plant in full sun, and well-drained, sandy to loamy soil. Plants need little care and can tolerate long periods of hot, dry conditions

Size: 45cm

Pollinating insects: Important bee food-plant as it is rich in pollen. Flowers also support many other pollinating insects with copious amounts of pollen.

Western Cape

Natural Habitat Sandy and loamy soils along the Western Cape coast and rocky granite outcrops.

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Groundcovers and Perennials, Plant Type: Succulents, Position: Sun - Full, Soil: Loamy - Compost rich Soil, Soil: Sandy Soil, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Groundcover, Garden Uses: Rockeries and retaining walls, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Resistant, Flower colour: Orange shades, Garden type: Rocky outcrop and Koppie Gardens, Garden type: Succulent Garden, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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