Plant Type

Succulent

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Red, Variegated

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

This attractive small succulent is great for containers and rock gardens. Leaves are fleshy, bright green densely covered with hairs, forming rosettes, less than 1' across. Color changes to red with winter cold or drought. Red and yellow flowers appear on the tail of red stems which rise 16" tall in spring/summer. This plant tolerates full sun but needs afternoon shade in desert areas. It needs medium watering in spring and summer and much less in winter. It needs well draining soil/frost sensitive.