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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 2 inches
Plant Spread: 6 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Conservation status: Least Concern (LC)

Conservation status:
Conservation status: Least Concern
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Common names
  • Hardy Living Stone
  • Pink Cold Hardy Mesemb

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Photo by bwbillh
Location: Arenas Valley, New Mexico my yard
Date: 2009
Location: Arenas Valley, New Mexico my yard
Date: 2009

photo by:  John Jearrard
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-05-04

Photo courtesy of Truls Jensen and Emma Elliott of Wild Ginger Fa

Photo courtesy of Truls Jensen and Emma Elliott of Wild Ginger Fa

Photo courtesy of Truls Jensen and Emma Elliott of Wild Ginger Fa

photo credit: J Brew
Location: Denver Botanical Gardens, Denver, Colorado
Date: Apr 28, 2012
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Comments:
  • Posted by goldfinch4 (Ripon, Wisconsin) on Mar 7, 2013 10:31 AM concerning plant:
    Requires good drainage and the roots need room to grow 4-6 inches deep.
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