Patagonia Mountain Leatherpetal ⚠️ Threatened
Graptopetalum bartramii
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Crassulaceae
- Genus:
- Graptopetalum
- Species:
- Graptopetalum bartramii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- Less than 6 in
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- jan, feb, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Red, Yellow
Native Range
United States: Arizona
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Blue-striped hairstreak (Xamia xami)
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 rocky slopes and cliffs