Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 8 to 10 inches |
Plant Spread: | 16 to 18 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Gray-green to bluish-green with pronounced burgundy spotting. Spots are more pronounced when grown in high light. |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP28613 |
HamiltonSquare | On March 10, 2018 | Obtained plant Planted 2050NE |
Macrocentra | On January 23, 2021 | Maintenance performed Pruned dried leaves. |
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