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(Crassula pubescens)
Jersey Pigmyweed (Crassula pubescens)
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Nicola van Berkel
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Photo by: Nicola van Berkel | License Type: CC BY-SA 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Nicola van Berkel | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2017-09-01T11:53:49-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Crassula pubescens, commonly known as Jersey Pigmyweed, is an evergreen succulent native to rocky outcrops and slopes in the Cape of South Africa. It typically forms low-growing mats reaching 0.2-0.5 feet in height and spreading 2-3 feet wide. Jersey Pigmyweed has small, rounded, fleshy leaves that are covered with fine hairs, giving it a soft, velvety texture. During the summer and fall, it produces clusters of tiny white flowers that add a delicate touch to its appearance.
Jersey Pigmyweed is valued for its drought tolerance and ease of maintenance, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, succulent gardens, and as ground cover in arid landscapes. It thrives in full sun, requiring very low to low amounts of water, and prefers well-draining sandy or gravelly soils. While it is not commonly afflicted by diseases, overwatering can lead to root rot. Gardeners should be cautious to avoid excessive moisture around the plant’s base.CC BY-SA 4.0
Jersey Pigmyweed is valued for its drought tolerance and ease of maintenance, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, succulent gardens, and as ground cover in arid landscapes. It thrives in full sun, requiring very low to low amounts of water, and prefers well-draining sandy or gravelly soils. While it is not commonly afflicted by diseases, overwatering can lead to root rot. Gardeners should be cautious to avoid excessive moisture around the plant’s base.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Subshrub, Succulent
- Height: 0.2-0.5 feet
- Width: 2-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Very Low, Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
native to rocky outcrops and slopes in the Cape of South Africa
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Crassula pubescens, Crassula radicans var. phillippsiae,
GBIF Accepted Name: Crassula pubescens Thunb.