San Antonio 8b - started growing this a year ago, and out of 20 plants, 15 survived and are doing well. They're all in amended clay soil...Read More, in full sun, and now nearly 4x the size they were when introduced.
The first year the heat seemed to hurt them, causing minor die back and weak, fuzzy flowers. They went through winter just fine, and are now extremely healthy. Absolutely one of my favorites in the garden when blooming.
I will say this was presented as a possible steppable groundcover--and, absolutely not. Even though they feel thick and robust to the touch, they are extremely fragile, with stems that snap off with even gentle pressure. I have yet to successfully root a cutting, as they wilt / rot extremely quickly, though still experimenting.
Just saw someone growing this plant in the cold desert of Reno, nev.
Got some starts, as the stems root along the ground. Suppos...Read Moreedly came from high country gardens. Didnt seem to set any viable seed in the fluffy
Seedheads. I'm sure it will love it in my Santa Rosa, ca. Garden.
Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | December 2014 | positive
A very rugged ground-hugging plant. Be careful of allowing taller, more thuggish plants to grow too close, as it can be shaded out. I lo...Read Moreve this plant, but I wish someone could develop a cultivar with brighter flowers.
San Antonio 8b - started growing this a year ago, and out of 20 plants, 15 survived and are doing well. They're all in amended clay soil...Read More
Just saw someone growing this plant in the cold desert of Reno, nev.
Got some starts, as the stems root along the ground. Suppos...Read More
A very rugged ground-hugging plant. Be careful of allowing taller, more thuggish plants to grow too close, as it can be shaded out. I lo...Read More