| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| 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 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 6-8 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18-24 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Dark green with lighter central stripe. |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Pollution Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Offsets |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
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