This succulent perennial has spreading soft stems that form a prostrate clumping habit. It has upright fleshy blue green cylindrical leaves and the small whitish thistle-like flower heads appear in terminal clusters from summer to early autumn.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Kleinia mandraliscaeis naturally found in north-west Africa growing in an open sunny position on well drained moderately fertile gritty light soils and tolerates drought and high temperatures but is frost tender.

This perennial sub-shrub is grown for its foliage and prostrate habit. It is planted in rock or arid gardens as a spill-over or ground cover and is suitable for coastal positions. It is also used in roof gardens establishing in 1 to 3 years requiring little maintenance. It is also suitable for patio pots and planter boxes.ID 1867

Kleinia(klee-NEE-ah) mandraliscae(man-DRAH-lis-ka)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family