Description
Crassula falcata. (Crassulaceae). It is a hardy, evergreen succulent with striking grey-green leaves. The pairs of sickle-shaped leaves arise from the plant stem in a flattened plane, reminiscent of an aeroplane’s propeller – hence it’s common name. The tiny, brilliant vermillion to scarlet-red flowers are borne in a dense cluster, and provide wonderful color in the garden in mid-summer. Sometimes they produce a second flush of flowers in late autumn. The flowers attract many pollinating insects to the garden. Sowing: Sow seeds in summer in a well drained medium. Do not cover since the seeds are very fine. Locality: Grahamstown. Harvest: July 2023
