Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2 to 4 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 24 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Leaves turn reddish-purple shades when stressed by sun, drought, or cooler temperatures. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover Will Naturalize |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
dnrevel | On September 28, 2022 | Maintenance performed Repotted to single pot, now a large trailing plant, and moved to greenhouse. Plan to move indoors in November. |
dnrevel | On July 21, 2022 | Potted up Placed in sunny spot in backyard garden. |
dnrevel | On July 7, 2022 | Obtained plant Purchased plant at Frank's in Maryland. Pictures to be added shortly. |