Little Pickles
Best low-maintenance succulent for busy gardeners seeking year-round drought-tolerant color.
Discover the charming Little Pickles, an herbaceous evergreen perennial that brings a unique touch to any garden. Its upright, spreading habit is adorned with distinctive, blue-green foliage resembling small pickles, providing year-round color interest. Delicate yellow daisy-like flowers bloom from mid-spring to mid-fall, emerging from charming violet buds. This succulent thrives in full sun to partial shade and is drought-tolerant, making it ideal for low-water gardens, rock gardens, containers, or as a groundcover. It's easy to care for and attracts pollinators, adding life and beauty to your outdoor space.
$18.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
141
/ 9235
#141 in Potted Houseplants
Price vs Category Average
-64%
Below average
Mature Height
46
/ inches ( inches with flowers)
Who it's for
- Home canners seeking uniform, crisp cucumbers for jar storage
- Urban gardeners maximizing limited space with container setups
- Local growers wanting plants acclimated to regional climates
Who should skip it
- Beginners seeking low-maintenance plants resistant to common diseases
- Cooks preferring versatile cucumbers for fresh salads and slicing
- Busy gardeners unable to commit to daily harvesting schedules
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Thrives in dry conditions with minimal supplemental watering required.
Pollinator Appeal
Yellow blooms effectively draw bees and butterflies to your garden.
Maintenance Effort
Requires very little attention to maintain its tidy, upright habit.
Visual Interest
Unique foliage provides distinct texture and color throughout the year.
Versatility
Adapts perfectly to containers, rock gardens, or as groundcover.
Bloom Longevity
Extended flowering window keeps the garden vibrant from spring through fall.
Key Specs
Mature Height
4 inches (6 inches with flowers)
Mature Width
12 inches
Light Needs
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs
Dry to Average (Waterwise)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring to Mid Fall
Foliage Color
Bluish-green
Growth Rate
Medium
Hardiness Zone
9a
Features
- Unique pickle-shaped foliage
- Attracts pollinators
- Year-round evergreen color
- Blooms spring through fall
- Easy care requirements
- Drought-tolerant
- Tolerates occasional pruning
- Ideal for containers and rock gardens
What customers say
Customers consistently highlight the exceptional quality of the Little Pickles plants from Armstrong Garden Centers. Reviewers frequently mention receiving robust, healthy specimens that are well established and ready for planting. The primary theme is reliability; users find these plants remarkably easy to grow, thriving quickly and producing consistent yields without requiring specialized care. This ease of use makes them a favorite for both experienced and beginner gardeners seeking dependable results.
Know before you buy
Each plant reaches a mature width of about 12 inches. You should space them roughly a foot apart if you are planting them as a groundcover to allow for their natural spreading habit.
Little Pickles thrive in containers. Because they are drought-tolerant and have a compact, upright growth habit, they are excellent for pots, rock gardens, or hanging baskets as long as the container has good drainage.
Little Pickles prefer low humidity environments. As a succulent, it is best suited for dry, well-draining conditions and may struggle in regions with consistently high humidity or heavy rainfall.
This is a waterwise plant that requires low watering frequency. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings, as it is highly drought-tolerant and prone to rot if kept in consistently soggy soil.
Little Pickles are rated for hardiness zone 9a. If you live in a colder climate, you should treat this as a seasonal plant or keep it in a container that can be brought indoors during freezing temperatures.
It does not require frequent pruning, but it does tolerate it well. You can lightly prune the plant if you want to tidy up its appearance or encourage a more compact growth habit.
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