Cheiridopsis aspera at the Huntington Gardens in early July
USDA: 9b-11
Frost Tolerance: Hardy at least to 25° F (-4° C)
Origin: South Africa (Little Namaqualand, Richtersveld)
Growth Habits: Short stemmed leaf succulent, leaves up to 1.2 inches long (6 cm)
Propagation: Seeds
The name 'aspera' comes from the Latin for 'rough' referring to the numerous raised dots covering the leaves
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