Country of Origin: | (RO) Romania |
Origin of name: | Originally introduced as S. marmoreum f. brunneifolium, L. R. Praeger 1932 / S. marmoreum 'Brunneifolium' / syn. S. marmoreum f. brunneifolium Praeger |
Other Details: | Very prolific |
History of species or Cultivar: | Erwin Geiger: This attractive shape was picked up by Degen at the Trikule Castle near the village of Svinitza in Romania (formerly part of South Hungary): unique uniformly brown-colored rosettes that turn reddish brown during winter. |
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. |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Containers |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Availability: | Easy to find |
Origin: | Near Tricule (aka Trikule) Fortress, near the village of Svinița (formerly Svinitza), Romania. |
Source: | North Hills Nursery |
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 Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Monocarpic Goes Dormant |
Child plants: | 2 child plants |
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