Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry 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 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Plant Height: | 1 to 2 feet |
Plant Spread: | 1 to 2 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Other: Light lime green to yellow-green with broad white vertical stripe |
Fruit: | Showy Indehiscent Other: Small berry-like, single seeded |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |