Ruschia dichroa

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

9a-11

Ruschia dichroa plant details

Ruschia dichroa is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer pink, purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ruschia dichroa

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink, purple and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: lawn alternative, mat-forming, spreading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ruschia dichroa

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Got a tough, dry spot that needs a mass of cheery purple-pink flowers in early- Spring? Ruschia dichroa's your super easy, totally drought tolerant, groundcover solution. Staying a cute 8-12" high, it's a spreader. Pretty blue green foliage forms a weed suppressing mat that looks great year round. Mix it up with equally tough Calandrinia spectabilis, Crassula corymbulosa, Delosperma nubigenum & Oscularia caulescens for a low maintenance crazy quilt of succulent goodness. Great lawn alternative!