| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Hybridizer: | GUSTAAF VAN DER STEEN |
| Country of Origin: | (BE) Belgium |
| Year of registration: | 1977 |
| Other Details: | tectorum |
| History of species or Cultivar: | Parents: S. tectorum atropurpureum x S. tectorum nigrum |
| Size: | Small 1/2" to 2 1/2" Medium 2 1/2" to 4" |
| 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: | Other: Medium-sized, beautifully colored rosettes, about 2.5" in diameter, red in winter, with a brown edge, wide, sharp, pointed leaves. |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Containers Edging Other: succulent topiary and crafts |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Availability: | Hard to find |
| Source: | Cavendish Perennials |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: It may be several years before it blooms |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Stratify seeds: Stratifying seeds may improve germination, but is not required Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
| Parentage: | Atropurpureum x Nigrum |
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