Family: Crassulaceae
(krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) Genus: Echeveria (ech-eh-VER-ee-a) Species: subrigida (sub-RIG-id-uh)
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Category Cactus and SucculentsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Provides Winter Interest This plant is fire-retardant This plant is resistant to deer Smooth Unknown Unknown Foliage Color BronzeBlue-Green Burgundy/Maroon Height 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)18-24 in. (45-60 cm) Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)36-48 in. (90-120 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) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualSuitable for growing in containers Danger N/ABloom Color Coral/ApricotOrange Red-Orange Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttingsFrom softwood cuttings From seed; direct sow after last frost From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsAllow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible |