Synonym Names: Burro Tail
Family: Crassulaceae
Location:
This succulent perennial will grow best in a wall pot or hanging basket due to its long stems. It has light, gray green leaves that grow over one another to give off a "braided" look. The flowers are pink to deep red and bloom in spring and summer.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Bronze, Brown, Green, Red
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
USDA Zones
9, 10
Sunset Zones
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Susceptibilities
n/a
Tolerances
Heat
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor
Photography by: Mullany/MJC
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