| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Needled |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Pollinators: | Other |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Texas Superstar® |
| Conservation status: | Critically Endangered (CR) |
