Origin: | USA (ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WY) [Watson, 1871] |
Hardiness: | Hardy - Can Handle Freezing Temps |
Evergreen: | Yes |
Growth Habit: | Ground cover |
Soil Type: | Dry Well drained Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Good draining potting mix |
Plant uses and characteristics: | Accent Containers Pest resistant Does not like wet feet Others: Does not like too much heat as it is an alpine plant. |
Availability: | Difficult to find |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Tolerates dry shade Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering Division Other: Rosettes root easily. Stems are very fragile and break apart easily. |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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