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Crassula setulosa var. rubra

Also Known As

Crassula milfordiae
Crassula setulosa
Crassula setulosa var. curta

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2"-6"
W: 6"-15"

planting zones

8a-11

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Crassula setulosa var. rubra plant details

Crassula setulosa var. rubra is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula setulosa var. rubra

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 15 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula setulosa var. rubra

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This ground-hugging succulent from the High Drakensberg of South Africa might be described as “cute” by some in the gardening community. However, I prefer to think of it as “nifty.” Little rosettes of green leaves recall Sedum, but the white flowers are unusually tight and compact on very short stalks. For an alpine it's quite easy to grow, and vigorous - even I haven't managed to kill it yet. Just keep it on the dry side in winter and give it a drink in summer. If it's really dry in winter it ought to survive below 0 °F.