Disphyma crassifolium subsp. clavellatum

Karkalla

Family: AIZOACEAE

Genus: Disphyma

Species: crassifolium subsp. clavellatum

Origin: Greater Australia

Soil Preferences: Clay, Clay Loam, Coastal Alkaline, Saline Moist, Samphire Flats, Sand, Sandy Loam

Tolerances: Clay, Drought Tolerant, Frost, Moderately Lime Tolerant, Salt

Plant Uses: Bush Tucker / Human Food, Container Plant, Edible Fruit, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Interesting Buds or Fruit, Interesting and Attractive Foliage, Interesting flowers, Layering Plant, Noongar Culture, Rockery, Succulent, Verge Garden

Growth Forms: Groundcovers

Size Range: 1-2m

Lifespan: Perennial

Flowering Times: Variable

Flowering Colours: Pink, Purple, Violet

FloraBase: https://florabase.dbca.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/11681

Wholesale Availability:   Unavailable for wholesale ordering at this time. May be available for purchase at the Nursery.

Image Credits

  • Disphyma crassifolium subsp clavellatum Melburnian Cheetham Wetlands Victoria Australia May 2008 Melburnian - CC BY 3.0
  • Disphyma crassifolium Fred Hort 4 October 2022 Fred Hort - CC BY 2.0