Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Crassulaceae

Genus:

Crassula

Species:

Crassula drummondii

USDA Symbol:

CRDR

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

10 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid regions, prefers low fertility

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds are tiny and require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI