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Echeveriaaustralis

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Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Echeveria (ech-eh-VER-ee-a)
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Species
australis (aw-STRAL-iss)
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Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
This plant is fire-retardant
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
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)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Red-Orange
Bloom Time

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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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