Cultivation
Plant in humus-rich, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Protect from winter wet. Best in a rock or gravel garden. Tends to self-seed.
Suggested uses
Gravel, Containers/Patio, Rock
UK hardiness
H4
USDA zones
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Sunset zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
WUCOLS
North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact
Native to
Garden origin
Drought tolerant
No
Flood tolerant
No
Toxicity
All parts are poisonous if ingested. Seeds are highly toxic if uncooked. Contact with skin may cause irritation or allergic reaction.