Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | In Water Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
Fruit: | Dehiscent Pops open explosively when ripe |
Fruiting Time: | Year Round |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Color: | White |
Flower Size: | 4"-5" |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Corm |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Dye production |
Edible Parts: | Flowers |
Eating Methods: | Tea |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Conservation status: | Extinct in the Wild (EW) |