Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 inches |
Leaves: | Good fall color Glaucous Evergreen |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting Other info: Sow seeds in sandy soil. Seeds germinate in a few weeks at temperatures between 68 and 75 degrees F. Seedlings need moist but well-drained soil. |
Pollinators: | Wasps Birds Bees |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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