Jovibarba hirta ‘Hedgehog’

Roly-poly succulent rosettes tipped in red form small clusters, do great in pots or well-drained garden soils.
height 3–5in
width 10–18in
tolerates Drought, Pots, Rooftops, Wind
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 Jovibarba are drought tolerant succulents, wanting to go from wet to dry, but they’ll need additional water if they are grown in a particularly sunny hot spot, especially away from the coast or in a rock garden where the rocks will heat up the area.
hardy
to		 -25F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
fertilizing Low Needs
origin SE Europe
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 2–10, 14–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Jovibarbas have a dense form, eventually creating a solid mat of tightly packed rosettes.
Jovibarbas have such a shallow root system that they almost seem detached at times, and in fact this is by design, allowing them to roll or be blown to a new location, where they can begin a new life. Don’t be discouraged if you find your Jovibarba growing on long thin “branches”! This is usually a sign that the plant has filled its pot/rock/crack and is heading out for a new home.
Each rosette will eventually throw off a short unfurling spike of star-shaped flowers. Afterwards that head will die off, replaced by pups, and it can be removed. Jovibarbas bloom during summer months.