Crassula Species, Red Crassula, Stone Flower

Crassulacoccinea

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Crassula (KRASS-oo-la)
Species
coccinea (kok-SIN-ee-uh)
Synonym
Crassula versicolor
Danielia coccinea
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Textured
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ben Lomond, California

Perris, California

Richmond, California

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