Native Habitat:
Coastal dunes, sandy bluffs, and open rocky areas along the Pacific Coast, including parts of the Willamette Valley. Prefers well-drained, sandy soils with minimal competition.
 
Bloom Time:
May – August
 
Growth Habit & Mature Size:
Low-growing perennial succulent, 4–12 inches tall, forming mats with fleshy, bright green leaves and small clusters of pink to magenta flowers arranged in umbels.
 
Light & Soil Requirements:
Full sun; thrives in well-drained sandy or rocky soils. Highly drought-tolerant and salt-tolerant, ideal for coastal conditions.
 
Willamette Valley Native Companion Plants:
Camassia quamash, Achillea millefolium, Eriophyllum lanatum, Festuca roemeri, Arctostaphylos columbiana.
 
Urban Garden Function:
Excellent for rock gardens, green roofs, coastal-themed urban landscapes, and low-maintenance sunny borders. Provides seasonal color and textural contrast while stabilizing sandy or well-drained soils. Ideal for habitat gardens that support pollinators in exposed, dry urban sites.
 
Wildlife Supported:
Flowers attract native bees, small butterflies, and syrphid flies. Foliage mats provide cover for small insects and beneficial ground-dwelling arthropods.
 
Historical Use:
Used by Indigenous peoples for minor medicinal purposes and as an edible garnish or supplement.