Growing Information

Growing zone guide
Growing Zone Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Sunlight Bright light
Type of Soil Neutral to alkaline
Mature Height 4 to 6 inches
Maintenance Level Low maintenance
Water Requirement Low watering (once every 2 weeks)

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Additional Information
Growth Rate

– Fast

– Spreads quickly to form a dense mat in well-drained, sunny sites

Colorful Leaves Yes
Flowering Yes
Bloom Color Yellow
Ornamental Berries N/A
Disease resistant Yes
Cold Tolerant Yes
Heat Tolerant Yes
Drought Tolerant Yes
Deer Resistant Yes
Edible No
Wildlife Attraction

Bees and other pollinators are drawn to the yellow flowers

– Dense growth can shelter small beneficial insects

Self-pollinating Self-pollinating
Seasonality

– Spring: bright yellow-green foliage emerges with vigor

– Summer: peak flower season; continued vibrant foliage

– Fall: foliage deepens in tone or takes on bronze tints

– Winter: persists as evergreen or semi-evergreen based on zone

Ideal For

– Groundcover for hot, dry areas

– Rock gardens, green roofs, and xeriscapes

– Edging, containers, and hanging baskets

– Between stepping stones or in crevices

Leaf Description

– Needle-like, succulent foliage held in upright sprays

Bright chartreuse to lemon-lime color in full sun

– May develop orange or copper tints in cool temperatures or fall

– Evergreen in mild climates; semi-evergreen in colder regions

Flower Description

Bright yellow, star-shaped flowers in small upright clusters

– Bloom period: early to midsummer (June–July)

– Adds floral interest above foliage and feeds pollinators

Pruning & Maintenance

– Minimal pruning needed

– Shear lightly after flowering or to contain spread

– Remove winter-damaged or leggy growth in early spring

Water Needs

Highly drought tolerant once established

– Water regularly during establishment (first few weeks)

– Once rooted, water only during prolonged dry spells

– Avoid overwatering or poor drainage

Light Needs

– Requires full sun (6+ hours/day) for strongest foliage color and form

– Tolerates partial sun but color may dull and growth may stretch

Harvesting

– Not typically harvested

– Can be clipped for use in succulent crafts or small arrangements

– Easily propagated from stem cuttings

Fertilizing

– Low nutrient needs

– Light compost or low-nitrogen fertilizer in spring if desired

– Avoid overfeeding to preserve compact, vibrant growth

Additional Care Tips N/A
Pollination

– Pollinated by bees, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects

– Not typically propagated from seed—vegetative propagation preferred

Companion Plants

Delosperma – drought-tolerant matting succulents

Thymus serpyllum – low-growing, aromatic groundcover

Sempervivum – rosette contrast and rock garden synergy

Allium 'Millenium' – upright blooms contrast with flat habit

Festuca glauca – cool-toned grass for fine-texture contrast

Flowering and Seasonality

– Spring: bright yellow-green foliage emerges with vigor

– Summer: peak flower season; continued vibrant foliage

– Fall: foliage deepens in tone or takes on bronze tints

– Winter: persists as evergreen or semi-evergreen based on zone

Bright yellow, star-shaped flowers in small upright clusters

– Bloom period: early to midsummer (June–July)

– Adds floral interest above foliage and feeds pollinators

Pet Friendly

Yes

Growing Zone
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9

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