Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Echeveria (ech-eh-VER-ee-a) (Info) Species: chilonensis
Synonym:Echeveria chilonense Synonym:Sedum chilonense
Category: Alpines and Rock Gardens Perennials Cactus and Succulents
Height: under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing: 3-6 in. (7-15 cm) 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade Light Shade
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Pale Yellow Bright Yellow
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage: Grown for foliage Evergreen Burgundy Bronze-Green Shiny/Glossy-Textured Succulent Leathery-Textured
Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping This plant is fire-retardant This plant is resistant to deer Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: By dividing the rootball From leaf cuttings From softwood cuttings From seed; direct sow after last frost From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting: Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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