Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Leaves: | Other: Succulent, sausage-shaped |
Fruit: | Other: Capsule (pod) that disintegrates when ripe and releases tiny dark brown seeds |
Fruiting Time: | Summer Fall |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Blooms in late afternoon. |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Fall |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Will Naturalize Suitable for miniature gardens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |