Painted Echeveria
Echeveria nodulosa
Unique succulent provides great contrast, with rosettes of absinthe green, vividly painted with red on margins and mid leaf. Yellow flowers bloom in summer atop tall bracts. Originally from Mexico, this low growing spreader thrives in dry, sandy soil, preferring cool sun to light shade.
| Key feature: | Waterwise |
| Plant type: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Garden style: | Contemporary |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 9 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional water. |
| Average landscape size: | Rosettes 5 in. wide, clumps to 1-2 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Houseplant, Mass Planting |
| Flower color: | Yellow |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Light Green |
| Item no.: | 6923 |
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Care Information
Provide a well-drained soil in full sun. After establishment, water infrequently during the hot season. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
Unique succulent provides great contrast, with rosettes of absinthe green, vividly painted with red on margins and mid leaf. Yellow flowers bloom in summer atop tall bracts. Originally from Mexico, this low growing spreader thrives in dry, sandy soil, preferring cool sun to light shade.
Care Information
Provide a well-drained soil in full sun. After establishment, water infrequently during the hot season. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
| Key feature: | Waterwise |
| Plant type: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Garden style: | Contemporary |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 9 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional water. |
| Average landscape size: | Rosettes 5 in. wide, clumps to 1-2 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Houseplant, Mass Planting |
| Flower color: | Yellow |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Light Green |
| Item no.: | 6923 |
