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Crassula capitella 'Campfire'

Campfire Crassula

Plant photo of: Crassula capitella 'Campfire'
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Description

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' is a branching succulent plant with fleshy propeller-like leaves that mature from light green to bright red. Grows prostrate, forming mats about 6 inches (15 cm) tall and up to 3 feet (90 cm) wide. Clusters of white flowers rest on the leaves in the summer.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Light Green, Orange, Red, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Rich, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Indoor, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Hedge, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust the water pressure of you irrigation system.

Spray sprinklers work best at 30 pounds per square inch (psi), and gear and impact rotor sprinklers at 40-60 psi.