Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Plant Height: | 10 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: This plant does best in hot summer climates in planted where it will get afternoon shade. |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Will repeat bloom if spent blooms are removed. |
Flower Color: | Orange Pink Red White |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Groundcover Medicinal Herb Vegetable |
Edible Parts: | Roots |
Eating Methods: | Cooked |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Tolerates dry shade Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
CarolineScott | On March 19, 2018 | Seeds sown Winter sowed several colours and mix onto vermiculite top layer in pots. |
dnrevel | On August 10, 2021 | Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) |
dnrevel | On May 27, 2021 | Transplanted Planted in front yard succulent garden area. |
dnrevel | On March 30, 2021 | Obtained plant Purchased from local nursery, Turners |