Crassula 'Campfire'
Crassula capitella
| Family: | Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Crassula (KRASS-oo-la) (Info) |
| Species: | capitella (kap-ih-TEL-uh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Campfire |
| Synonym: | Crassula erosula |
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Textured
Provides Winter Interest
Foliage Color:
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 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)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other details:
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Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Phoenix, Arizona
Brea, California
Brentwood, California
Burlingame, California
Casa De Oro-mount Helix, California
Clayton, California
Fairfield, California
Fresno, California
Glen Avon, California
Hayward, California
Los Angeles, California (3 reports)
Newbury Park, California
Norwalk, California
Oakland, California
Palm Springs, California
Perris, California
Reseda, California
Richmond, California
San Dimas, California
San Jose, California
San Leandro, California
San Marino, California
Spring Valley, California
Stockton, California
Sunnyvale, California
Valley Village, California
Umatilla, Florida
Evans, Georgia
Richmond, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jan 23, 2015, poeciliopsis from Phoenix, AZ wrote: Central Phoenix -- This is the only member of the genus Crassula that I have ever been able to get to survive the summer in my garden, including both in-ground and pots. I have tried many Crassulas over 25 years. I am in a flood irrigation area (the yard is flooded every other week March-Nov.) and although my succulent beds are raised above the water, the elevated humidity combined with intense summer heat kills Crassula. For some reason Campfire has hung on for over 20 years, although it is always just a small patch huddled up against some rocks in partial shade. |
| Positive | On Aug 21, 2011, BUFFY690 from Prosperity, SC (Zone 7b) wrote: Grew this an just loved it lost mine when taking it in and out Fall of last year...sad day...looking to get some new starts of this plant it's not sold around here anymore. |
| Positive | On Oct 6, 2009, goldenstate from Fresno, CA wrote: Very easy to grow. I started this plant from a cutting and now I have several plants throughout the garden. In full shade they remain green, and in full sun they become a brilliant red/orange. They look great in succulent garden, planted with blue toned agaves and red/black/purple (stressed) aloes. They give a similar effect as euphorbia "sticks on fire". They are flowering for me now in October in central, inland California. |
| Positive | On Feb 9, 2007, BayAreaTropics from Hayward, CA wrote: Easy to grow and with that incendiary color a very showy plant. Attractive in flower too. I was surprised at how hardy this plant is.Cold that can nip a jade plant didn't affect "Campfire" this year. |
| Positive | On Apr 24, 2006, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Good small fast growing (bordering on invasive!) plant for the garden- excellent winter color- much greener in summer. Great for pots, too. |
