Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2 to 3 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 to 24 iches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Semi-evergreen Other: Depending on growing conditions, foliage turns purplish in winter |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender Other: Iridescent lavender-pink |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2009 Plant Select Winner |
Parentage: | Sport of: John Proffitt |
lovesblooms | On May 2, 2015 | Potted up 2x into pots |