Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Echeveria 'Parva'
Small Echeveria
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Height
- 6 to 8 inches tall
- Width
- 8 to 10 inches wide
- Flower color
- Coral-pink blooms with yellow centers
- Foliage color
- Bluish-green leaves with pinkish-red edges
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Low; drought-tolerant
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent flower stalks and dead leaves at the base
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 9 to 11
- Wildlife
- Attracts hummingbirds
About this plant
Echeveria 'Parva' is a distinctive succulent with origins in Mexico, showcasing elegant rosettes of blue-green leaves with a hint of pink along the edges. The foliage is thick and slightly pointed, creating a dramatic display that makes it a popular choice for both garden beds and container arrangements.
Blooming in late winter to early spring, Echeveria 'Parva' sends up slender stalks adorned with clusters of coral-pink, bell-shaped flowers that draw pollinators and add a splash of color to its serene blue-green base. Its year-round appeal and delicate flowers make it a beautiful addition to any succulent collection.
Works well in
Rock Gardens · Waterwise Gardens · Containers · Mediterranean Gardens
Companion plants
Sedums · Blue oat grass · Agaves · Red hot pokers · Rockrose · Helianthemums
Design tip
Arrange groups of rosettes with generous spacing so each plant's sculptural form remains clearly visible from every angle. The open layout emphasizes their geometric beauty while creating a clean, contemporary composition that complements stone, gravel, and decorative containers.
