This variable succulent perennial has erect stems that branch at the base and form a clump. It has lanced-shaped to triangular fleshy leaves that clasp the stem and the scarlet to white star-shaped flowers appear in terminal clusters from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Crassula perfoliatais naturally found in the Eastern Cape of South Africa growing in well drained moderately fertile soils in an open sunny position.

The Propeller Plant is grown for its foliage and clumping habit. It is planted in rockeries or succulent gardens and dry parts of the garden as a specimen. It is commonly used as a container plant and establishes from cuttings in 2 to 3 years. In cool climates it is used indoors tolerating low light conditions. ID 1940

Crassula(KRAS-yoo-la) perfoliata(per-fo-rah-ta)

Crassulaceae(krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Stonecrops and Houseleakes