| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 18-39 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Succulent gray-green, sometimes with purple tinge. |
| Fruit: | Other: Small glabrous achene with white pappus. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
