Photo by Avant Gardens
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Echeveria 'Violet Queen'
Also Known As
- Violet Queen Hens and Chicks
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Echeveria 'Violet Queen' plant details
Echeveria 'Violet Queen' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, burgundy, pink and white foliage. In spring coral flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria 'Violet Queen'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, burgundy, pink and white
- Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
- Flowers: coral blooms in spring
- Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria 'Violet Queen'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
By: Avant Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Echeveria 'Violet Queen'
Gardening facts about Echeveria 'Violet Queen' plant
How to Grow Echeveria 'Violet Queen'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- pink
- blue
- burgundy
Flower Color
- coral
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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