Perfect rosettes in blue, green, pink, and purple. Bell-shaped flowers on arching stems. Frost-tender.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- May to Jul
- USDA Zones
- 9-11
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low - drought tolerant
- Mature Height
- 6-12"
- Bloom Colors
- OrangePink
△ Deer Resistant▢ Container Friendly✦ Low Maintenance
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About This Name
Echeveria elegans is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Echeveria unambiguously. The genus Echeveria places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Echeveria, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Echeveria elegans will give you the most precise results.