Crassula 'Red Edge'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 2"-4"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

9a-12

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Crassula 'Red Edge' plant details

Crassula 'Red Edge' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In fall white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula 'Red Edge'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall
Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula 'Red Edge'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

It seems you folks can’t get enough succulents with beautiful geometry & fiery color. Here’s another: meet our new, exclusive Crassula! ‘Red Edge’ has a low form with small chunky evergreen leaves, beautifully arranged at angles & (you guessed it) red edges! Stress will bring out more color, so just FYI, if you’re growing this plant with regular water & in more shade, it’s going to be more green. In the sun & under dry conditions, it turns a deep, luscious brick red! Grows just under 4” high & spreads 1’ or more, as leaves may drop & root as the plant grows. Blooms appear in early Fall – each blooming stem bearing clusters of white flowers set against red bracts. From South Africa.