Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Leaves: | Glaucous Unusual foliage color Evergreen Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Cream with reddish tinge on outermost tepals. |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Provides winter interest |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Stolons and runners Offsets |
Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Goes Dormant |