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Crassula spathulata

Spathula-leaf Crassula

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Description

This trailing succulent groundcover is Indispensable as a flowering and foliar accent. Spathula-leaf Crassula is an elegant solution for many problem corners in the garden. Tiny bright green leaves resembling little hearts trail, spill, and climb up and over tree roots. The low-growing flowering groundcover is a must in shady meadows.

Spathula-leaf Crassula grows in sun or shade, but is best with some shade in hot interior climates. It tolerates a wide variety of soils and coastal conditions. Being drought-tolerant, Spathula-leaf Crassula is good on dry shady slopes, but is not recommended for desert settings.

General Details

Plant Type

Succulent, Crassulaceae

Native Region

South Africa

Seasonality

Perennial, evergreen

Height

8-12 inches

Width

2-3 feet

Alternate Names

Crassula lucida

Aesthetic Form

Landscaping Value

Meadows, flowering accent, pathways, groundcover

Foliage

Heart shaped leaves glow with a red border in the sun

Flower Form

Delicate white start-shaped flowers with a light pink tint

Bloom Cycle

Year-round

Growth Habits

Creeping, fast growing

Plant Pairings

Sedges, Bromus Benekenii, Seslerias

Care & Maintenance

Watering Needs

Low water needs, drought tolerant

Soil Preferences

Wide adaptability from sand to clay

Sun Exposure

Full sun to shade

Winter Heartiness

20° F, USDA zones 9-11

Desert Adaptability

No Available Information

Costal Adaptability

No Available Information

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