Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | 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) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 6 - 8 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 - 36 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Raw |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Fire Resistant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 7 - 10 |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Other: Allow cuttings to dry for a day or two before potting into a sandy, well-draining soil. |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |