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Rounded Noon Flower - Disphyma crassifolium (Round leaf pig face) seeds

Rounded Noon Flower - Disphyma crassifolium (Round leaf pig face) seeds

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ROUNDED NOON FLOWER / ROUND LEAF PIG FACE (Disphyma crassifolium)

Quick Facts

  • Growth Habit: Prostrate, spreading plant with succulent leaves (circular or triangular in cross-section) and stems up to 2 meters long.
  • Flowers: Pink or purple with numerous linear petals, 3 cm wide, blooming in spring and summer. Flowers close at night and reopen the following morning.
  • Fruit: Grape-sized, deep red when ripe.
  • Habitat: Thrives in saline depressions, alluvial clays, saltmarsh fringes, and coastal cliffs.
  • Soil: Adaptable to various soils, including saline and poorly drained.
  • Tolerance: Drought and frost resistant.
  • Maintenance: Low-maintenance; forms extensive mats when planted at 30 cm intervals.

Why Grow Rounded Noon Flower?

  • Versatile Groundcover: Perfect for covering large areas, preventing soil erosion, and stabilizing saline soils.
  • Attractive Blooms: Vibrant flowers add a splash of color to any garden.
  • Edible Benefits: Fruits and leaves are not only edible but also highly nutritious.
  • Resilience: Thrives in harsh conditions, making it ideal for challenging landscapes.

Bush Food Note

  • Fruit: Enjoy fresh by sucking out the sweet pulp or eating whole. Can also be dried for later use.
  • Leaves: Juicy, mildly salty, ideal for salads or as a side to meat dishes.
  • Traditional Use: A valued food source for Indigenous Australians, with all parts of the plant being edible.

How to Grow

  • Sowing Instructions:

    • Timing: Suitable for planting all year round.
    • Depth: Light germinator—sprinkle seeds on the substrate surface and press lightly.
    • Medium: Use coir, cactus soil, or sowing mix with 2/3 sand or perlite; pure sand is also suitable.

  • Care:

    • Minimal watering once established.
    • Space 30 cm apart for optimal ground cover.
    • Thrives in full sun or partial shade.

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Enhance your garden with the Rounded Noon Flower—a hardy, drought-tolerant groundcover with vibrant blooms and edible fruits. Ideal for coastal and arid landscapes, this versatile plant is a perfect addition to any eco-friendly garden.