Desert Savior

Echeveria strictiflora

Desert Savior

Alison Northup

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Crassulaceae
Genus:
Echeveria
Species:
Echeveria strictiflora

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Subshrub
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
Red

Native Range

United States: Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid regions with sparse vegetation