| History of species or Cultivar: | 'Barbulatum', syn. 'Boulder Wall', syn. 'Plush Carpet', syn. S. x BARBULATUM nm. HOOKERI, syn. S.HOOKERI ? (?), 1880s.. |
| Size: | Mini up to 1/2" |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other: The soil type will depend on what your weather conditions are like. Just make sure it drains well. |
| Foliage: | Webbing Green: Most of the year, with red/brown color on back of leaf tips. Other: Tiny rosettes, cobwebbed, turning bright red in summer. |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Containers |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Availability: | Easy to find |
| Origin: | Alps and Pyrenees |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink Other: Dark pink |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: It may be several years before it blooms |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Stratify seeds: Stratifying seeds may improve germination, but is not required Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
| wilmarosebud | On August 24, 2018 | Obtained plant August 24, 2018: Obtained plant (Received plant from Mountain Crest Gardens) |
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