Graptosedum 'Vera Higgins'

xGraptosedum is quite an oddity...a bigeneric (think, humans x gorillas) hybrid between the South American Graptopetalum paraguayense and Sedum stahlii, from southern Mexico. This fascinating evergreen succulent has thrived outdoors in our region for a decade, so it's time to share. xGraptosedum 'Vera Higgins' makes a clump of jelly bean-like leaves that are cinnamon grey. The foliage color varies with the amount of sun. It's namesake, the late British botanist, Vera Higgins (1892-1968), was an internationally renown expert on cactus and succulents. Good drainage, especially in the winter months is the key to success.