J.C. van Keppel echeveria

Echeveria 'J.C. van Keppel'

Crassulaceae

J.C. van Keppel echeveria
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Bloom season
Summer
Bloom color
Red

Notes

'J.C. van Keppel' echeveria (Echeveria 'J.C. van Keppel') is a succulent for containers, rock gardens, and houseplant collections. 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 sun and dry soil. Its thick, pointed leaves look green, grey-green, or bluish green. A little stress can bring out yellowish or pink tones, and red flowers open from early to late summer.

Pairs well with Coppertone stonecrop, Coccineus mother of thyme, and Siskiyou Pink gaura.