Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | January 2014 | positive
Don't be put off by the fact that this plant calls deserts it's home. It is native to natural seeps and so is accustomed to more moisture...Read More than other desert natives. It is perfect for the a South East, and I suspect as more people try it, it will prove hardy in an even wider area. This winter has seen -0 temperatures over many days, which is rare for here, but it appears to be holding up unscathed. I look forward to seeing it again next season. It blooms intermittently throughout the warmer months. I'm still relatively new to this one. I will post an update if there are drastic changes.
This is a wildflower from North central Arizona. It holds up to hot dry summers and blooms over a long period of time. In desert climes, ...Read Moreshade is needed. In the wild, this plant grows in rocky crevices with ample water supply. This is an excellent xerscape plant. Can be propagated by seeds sown in the spring on the surface of the soil.
It was not easy to cultivate this species from Arizona here in Austria, but finally it was succesful blooming and it was wonderful!!!
Don't be put off by the fact that this plant calls deserts it's home. It is native to natural seeps and so is accustomed to more moisture...Read More
This is a wildflower from North central Arizona. It holds up to hot dry summers and blooms over a long period of time. In desert climes, ...Read More