Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Mauve Orange Pink Red White Yellow |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Groundcover Medicinal Herb Vegetable |
Edible Parts: | Roots |
Eating Methods: | Cooked |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |