Family CRASSULACEAE
Genus Crassula
Species swaziensis
SA Plant Number
Basionym Crassula swaziensis

Crassula swaziensis is a hardy, semi prostrate succulent perennial plant with attractive grey-green, round leaves that are arranged in rosettes.

The dense flat-topped inflorescences of masses of small white flowers that are tinged pink are borne from January to April. They attract a whole host of tiny insects.

Plant in well-drained soil in a rockery in the shade of other plants and grasses, although it can tolerate some sun during the day. It makes a lovely container plant.

Size: 15cm

Plants for Pollinators: Many small insects visit the pollen and nectar rich flowers.

Landscaping: A beautiful container plant - on its own or planted underneath a taller plant with exposed stems, or even a potted succulent garden.

Natal, Mpumalanga, Limpopo

Habitat Bushveld, Grassland, Rocky Outcrops

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Succulents, Position: Semi-shade, Position: Shade - Light, Position: Sun - Afternoon, Position: Sun - Morning, Position: Under deciduous trees, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Groundcover, Garden Uses: Local to Gauteng, Garden Uses: Rockeries and retaining walls, Garden Uses: Shade, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Hardy, Flower colour: Pink shades, Flower colour: White - Cream, Garden type: Arid garden, Garden type: Bushveld, Garden type: Grassland Garden, Garden type: Rocky outcrop and Koppie Gardens, Garden type: Succulent Garden, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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