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Perennial cultivar of the Crassulaceae family, selected from the type species native to the west coast of North America, from British Columbia to California, where it occupies rocky cliffs, outcrops, and well-exposed rocky slopes.
Like 'Cape Blanco', this cultivar forms dense mats of fleshy rosettes, not exceeding 5 to 8 cm in height, but it is distinctly different due to the coloration of its foliage. The short, thick, spatulate leaves are covered with a waxy bloom, but reveal hues ranging from bluish glaucous to red-purple, with rust and orange tones depending on exposure, season, and growing conditions. This mix of colors within the same mat, visible in close-up photos of rosettes, is particularly striking at the end of the season or under strong sunlight.
The bright yellow flowers are borne in dense corymbs on short upright stems, contrasting sharply with the colorful foliage. In its natural habitat, the flowering of the type species extends from May to July; in cultivation, it generally occurs in June-July.
It requires full sun to fully express its purple colorations, a very well-drained and poor soil. The bloom being fragile, the foliage does not tolerate handling well. Cultivation in rock gardens, troughs, or between stones suits it perfectly, and it is in intense sunlight that the foliage reaches its most intense hues.