Other Details: | S. dolomiticum Facchinetti (Journal Ferdinandeums Tirol ser. 3, 5: 56, 1855). |
History of species or Cultivar: | This species is found growing on dolomite and igneous rock. Thus the name dolomiticum. From Biella, an area in Italy. |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other: Found in dolomite and other rocky areas. |
Foliage: | Smooth Cilia |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Containers |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Availability: | Hard to find |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: It may be several years before it blooms |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
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: | Monocarpic |
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