Echeveria, Mexican Hens & Chicks 'Blue Giant'

Echeveria shaviana

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Echeveria (ech-eh-VER-ee-a)
Species
shaviana (shaf-ee-AH-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Berkeley, California

Escondido, California

Hidden Meadows, California

Gold Hill, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

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Gold Hill, OR (Zone 7a) | September 2005 | positive

Just bought this plant this year. It is growing in a pot since we tend to have cold damp winters and do not want to lose this because it...Read More

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