Perennial: Native to South Africa. Drought & heat tolerant. Spreader that grows short 1-2" long, slender powdery blue-grey pencil-like fleshy leaves. Small white flowers in mid-summer. Forms a dense mat with leaves angled upward from the ground providing great texture and color. Attractive ground cover for warm sunny hillsides & yards. Provide year round interest, taking on purple tints in extreme heat & sun exposure. Size: 1' x 2-3'. Water: dry. Exp.: sun. USDA Z10.