The Garden Bug: Ghost Plant

By Brenda Weaver

This low-maintenance succulent from Mexico gets its name from its thick, whitish-green leaves, which can become pink-tinged in hot, dry weather, and blueish when in shade. In spring it forms clusters of small star-shaped flowers that are white with small red dots. It likes full sun to partial shade, and well-drained soil is a must. Once it is established, it is drought tolerant. It does well in rock gardens, containers, as a ground cover or on the patio. It is easily propagated by rooting leaves, division or stem cuttings.

Sources: plants.ces.ncsu.edu, www.smgrowers.com

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