Moss Pygmyweed
Crassula tillaea
- Native to:
- Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, East Aegean Is., France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Madeira, Morocco, Netherlands, NW. Balkan Pen., Portugal, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Selvagens, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Crassulaceae
- Genus:
- Crassula
- Species:
- Crassula tillaea
- USDA Symbol:
- CRTI
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 5 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- red
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean climates with seasonal droughts
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds are tiny and require surface sowing with light for germination. Best germinated in cool conditions.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI