| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Hybridizer: | Kevin C Vaughn |
| Country of Origin: | (US) United States |
| Year of registration: | 1983 |
| Size: | Medium 2 1/2" to 4" |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other: The soil type will depend on what your weather conditions are like. Just make sure it drains well. |
| Foliage: | Smooth Red Green Other: Grey-green leaves are deep wine- red at base. As plant matures & gets hungry, it takes on a polished leather color. |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Containers |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Availability: | Easy to find |
| Source: | Squaw Mountain |
| Toxicity: | Low risk None Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: It may be several years before it blooms |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Stratify seeds: Stratifying seeds may improve germination, but is not required Needs specific temperature Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
| Parentage: | Skrocki 51 x na |
JungleShadows said:
Speaking of 'Mulberry Wine', I think I know a bit more about what happened to a sib of this plant. 'Mulberry Wine' was from bee seed of a Skrocki seedling he numbered #51 but blooming right next to it was a plant of 'Minaret'. When I sent 'Mulberry wine' I also sent the sibling that was labelled "Skrocki 51 x probably Minaret" and I'm guessing in the moves and sales this plant assumed the name 'Minaret' and was distributed as such. if you look at the Japanese web site there are two 'Minaret's pictured. One is the right plant, a silvery blue with dark tips, and the red-based one which is most likely the 'Mulberry Wine' sib. If you have the red-based plant, please adjust your label. It too is a beautiful plant and was about the time Helen was selling off to the new owners. It is a lovely plant and probably should be given a real name.
Kevin
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