Features:Foliage: Small, narrow, lance-shaped leaves in soft gray-green, forming dense mats,Flowers: Vibrant orange-red single blooms with crinkled papery petals and golden-yellow stamens,Habit: Low-growing evergreen groundcover with spreading form
Mature Height: 6-12 inches
Mature Width: 2-3 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
Light Needs: Full sun
Key Advantages:Exceptional drought and heat tolerance,Deer and rabbit resistant,Salt-tolerant for coastal areas,Long blooming period,Thrives in poor soils
Landscape Uses:Rock gardens,Mediterranean-style landscapes,Coastal gardens,Groundcover for slopes,Stone wall plantings
Special Care:Pruning: Shear lightly after flowering to maintain compactness,Soil: Well-drained, gravelly or sandy soils,Water: Minimal once established,Fertilizer: None needed
Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Late spring to midsummer,Foliage: Evergreen in mild climates