Echeveria 'Imbricata'
Hens and Chicks
Description
This succulent is very small, growing only 2"-3" high and 8" wide. Leaves are flat, gray green and in tightly coiled rosettes. It produces orange, pink, and red blooms during spring and early summer. It can grow in full sun in coastal areas but will appreciate afternoon shade in warm, inland areas. It needs well draining soil and becomes drought tolerant once it's established. This plant will form "babies" or offsets and will spread up to 30".
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.