| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 3 to 4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | Clump forming to 3 or 4 feet in width. |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Blue-green rigid leaves with sharp tips. |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Indehiscent Other: Fleshy, 4 to 6 inches long, three sectioned which each section containing numerous rough, black seeds. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Erosion control Will Naturalize |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit Flowers |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
