crassula
Crassula orbicularis
USDA zones9 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size4 to 8 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White/cream
Notes
Crassula (Crassula orbicularis) is a succulent for rock gardens, containers, and groundcover. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and dry soil. It spreads by offsets to form nice colonies, much like hen and chicks. Sprays of white flowers appear in spring and summer.
Pairs well with Silver squill, Shenandoah switchgrass, and Black-eyed Susan.