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Ornamental - Popular ornamental plant for rock gardens, borders, and green roofs.
Europe to Turkey
Thrives in sunny locations with well-draining, rocky soil, tolerates drought and cold temperatures.
It is perennial succulent forming low-growing mats or mounds typically reaching 10-20 cm tall and spreading up to 30-50 cm wide.
Stem is woody, upright with a branching, irregular pattern, often reddish-brown and may become more prominent as the plant matures.
Leaves are fleshy, oblong to spoon-shaped, 1-3 cm long, 0.5-1 cm wide, arranged alternately along the stems. Typically blue-green or gray-green color, sometimes with reddish edges, and have a smooth, waxy surface.
Flowers are small, star-shaped, up to 1 cm wide in clusters at the tips of the stems. Typically yellow, although some varieties may be white or pink.
Fruit is small, dry follicle containing tiny seeds. Not a prominent feature of the plant.
Flowering: Late summer or early fall.