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Crassula herrei
Also Known As
- Crassula nudicaulis var. herrei
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 4"-10"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Crassula herrei plant details
Crassula herrei is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula herrei
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 10 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula herrei
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Crassula herrei
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 4"-8"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 3"-6"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4"-10"
Width: 4"-10"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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