| Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Plant Height: | Up to 4 feet or more |
| Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet or more |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent |
| Fruiting Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Flowers: | Showy Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot Caudex |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects: Wasps, moths |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Fruit is poisonous Other: Sap is poisonous ; all plants have toxic qualities |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Days to germinate: 3 to 7 days Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering Other: Seeds |
| Pollinators: | Other: Can be hand pollinated Wasps Moths and Butterflies Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth: shallow terra-cotta pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Goes Dormant |
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