Anacampseros rufescens is a very hardy dwarf succulent plant with tiny, spirally arranged olive green leaves that have red undersides. In very dry or hot conditions they turn dark reddish brown to purple. The rosettes spread outwards to form a small mat. It bears masses of gorgeous pink flowers, about 1cm across, on relatively long stems in summer. The Sand Rose self-seeds abundantly, dropping white flake-like seeds that germinate easily.
They are tiny but showy plants that are best planted in containers or in small pockets in a rockery in full sun or dappled shade in well-drained soil.
Size up to 8cm