LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE: Clump forming rosettes reach 6 in. tall, 6 to 12 in. wide.
| Description | Bright green leaves with vivid reddish pink edges form dense rosettes. Reminiscent of an agave, each leaf is tipped with a small spine. Accented with red blooms in spring. Compact and ground hugging, this clumping succulent is beautiful in rock gardens and mixed succulent plantings. A frost-tender evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring through summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container, Houseplant |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum); Sedum (Sedum); Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca); Aloe (Aloe); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe); |
| Care Instructions | Requires excellent drainage; thrives in porous, rocky, unimproved soils. Protect from intense afternoon sun in very hot summer regions. Water regularly during the first growing season, or until well established; once established, reduce frequency. Needs little care; may be fertilized sparingly. |






