It produces clusters of tight rosettes to 4 to 6 inches wide by 6 to 8 inches tall with thick smooth, upright-held pale blue-green leaves that have a hint of pink tones on the leaf tips and margins when grown in bright light. In late spring appear the short branching inflorescences bearing yellow flowers that have orange centers. Plant in full coastal sun to part sun in hotter inland areas in a well-drained soil. Little irrigation required. Hardy to at least 25