Echeveria 'Violet Queen'

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Information by: PlantMaster Photographer: Mountain Crest Nursery, S

Description

This attractive succulent quickly forms rosettes of gray green, thick, wide, pointed upwards leaves. Overall shape of plant reminds one of lotus blossoms except this plant is only 5" tall and 8" wide. Cold weather causes leaf color to change to pink. This plant will naturalize. It tolerates full sun in coastal areas but needs afternoon shade in warmer, inland regions. It needs well draining soil and is drought tolerant once it's established. Great for rock gardens.

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Shrub Border, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.