Crassula perfoliata var. minor
Crassula perfoliata var. minor has paddle-shaped bluish leaves topped with a large cluster of fiery red flowers.
Crassula perfoliata var. minor has paddle-shaped bluish leaves topped with a large cluster of fiery red flowers. This species hails from South Africa and is better-known for the var. falcata which has narrower leaves. Water well when soil is dry but be cautious in winter as cold, wet soil will cause root rot.
Common Name: Propeller Plant
Family: Crassulaceae (The Stonecrop Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-11
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 8-12"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Bloom Time: Spring - Summer
Foliage Colour: Bluish
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tender
Soil Moisture: Dry, Average, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Rocky quartz fields.
Award:
Geographical Origin: Southern Africa and Madagascar
