Crassula dejecta

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 18"-30"

planting zones

9b-12

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Crassula dejecta plant details

Crassula dejecta is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer red and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula dejecta

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, fragrant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula dejecta

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An easy to grow plant with a name that is amusingly contrary to its nature. Why so dejected, little plant? We like you plenty! How useful is this: Crassula dejecta is easy to grow in sun or shade, with water or without, as a houseplant, groundcover, in a container, as a rock garden subject or small shrub. It has fresh, evergreen leaves, white & red flowers in the Summer that are described as being “honey scented” & each leaf is edged in a row of hairs that give the plant a silver sheen in the right light. Poor soil is fine, but rich, well drained soil in medium light will make the plant grow the largest, the fastest. Grows up to 2' high with a somewhat sprawling habit. For a mass planting space about 18”. From the Winter rainfall area of South Africa.