Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 3 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Each bloom is short lived |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Shimmering fuchsia-pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Other: Might repeat bloom sporadically |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover Suitable for miniature gardens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |