Plant Database
Campfire Crassula
Crassula capitella ‘Campfire’
Campfire Crassula ignites the garden with a blaze of intense color. This low-growing succulent forms dense, spreading rosettes of propeller-like leaves that dramatically transform from luminous lime green in shade to vibrant shades of orange, red, and scarlet under bright sun, creating a stunning "burning" effect. Its fiery foliage provides year-round visual heat, requiring virtually no maintenance. In summer, it sends up tall stalks of tiny, white star-shaped flowers, adding an elegant contrast. Perfect for adding a punch of persistent color to containers, rockeries, or as a dramatic groundcover in warm climates.
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Foliage undergoes a spectacular color change from bright green to brilliant orange, red, and scarlet with increased sun exposure.
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Forms a fast-spreading, low mat of densely packed, stacked leaves, creating exceptional textural and color impact.
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Extremely easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and thrives on neglect, making it perfect for beginners.
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Produces tall, slender flower spikes adorned with small, fragrant white flowers in summer.
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An excellent choice for containers, hanging baskets, succulent walls, or as a fiery-colored groundcover in frost-free zones.
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Evergreen in mild climates, with a compact, prostrate growth habit that fills spaces beautifully.