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Echeveria 'Violet Queen'

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Overview

Echeveria 'Violet Queen', a stunning rosette-forming succulent, boasts silvery-lavender leaves that can reach up to 8 inches in diameter. Its drought tolerance and need for full to partial sun make it perfect for xeriscaping. With minimal water requirements, this low-maintenance perennial thrives in USDA zones 9-11 and blooms coral-pink flowers on 1-foot stalks in late winter to early spring, adding a splash of color to rock gardens and containers.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 9–11Climate Arid
Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — a stunning rosette-forming succulent
Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — typically once every two weeks during the active growing season and even less often in winterHens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — With minimal water requirementsHens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — adding a splash of color to rock gardens and containersHens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — The Echeveria 'Violet Queen,' popularly known as the Violet Queen Hen and ChicksHens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — adds an alluring touch to any garden with its elegantHens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — elongated rosettes and soothing pastel hues+12

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Crassulaceae
Climate
Arid

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Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — a stunning rosette-forming succulent
Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — typically once every two weeks during the active growing season and even less often in winter
Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — With minimal water requirements
Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — adding a splash of color to rock gardens and containers
Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — The Echeveria 'Violet Queen,' popularly known as the Violet Queen Hen and Chicks
Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — adds an alluring touch to any garden with its elegant
Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — elongated rosettes and soothing pastel hues
Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — particularly when exposed to full sun and cooler temperatures
Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — Its rosettes can reach a size of 6 to 8 inches in diameter at maturity.<br><br>Hardy and drought-tolerant
Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — this plant thrives in USDA zones 9 to 11 and prefers well-draining soil
Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — making it ideal for rock gardens
Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — or as a charming container specimen
Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — ensure it receives 6 to 8 inches of spacing to accommodate its spread
Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — yet provide enough room to exhibit its offset-producing characteristic
Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — creating a picturesque cluster over time.<br><br>The Echeveria 'Violet Queen' exhibits minimal water needs
Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — requiring a deep soaking only when the soil is completely dry
Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — Boasting very low maintenance needs
Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — Its drought tolerance and need for full to partial sun make it perfect for xeriscaping
Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — boasts silvery-lavender leaves that can reach up to 8 inches in diameter

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