Hybrid: | Yes |
History of species or Cultivar: | Almost black in color, the first year the plant does not get its typical coloration, this appears only in the second year. Dark mahogany rosettes with brown tips. An old S. tectorum var. tectorum from the Jura Mountains. |
Size: | Medium 2 1/2" to 4" Large - 4" to 9" |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other: The soil type will depend on what your weather conditions are like. Just make sure it drains well. |
Foliage: | Purple Watermarks Other: Leaves show distinctive water markings. |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Containers |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Availability: | Easy to find |
Source: | North Hills Nursery |
Toxicity: | Low risk None Possible skin irritant to some people |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: It may be several years before it blooms |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought 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 |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Monocarpic Goes Dormant |
Child plants: | 6 child plants |
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