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Residential Lawn Replacement |
Flowering Succulent |
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Commercial & Utility Spaces |
Foot & Paw Friendly |
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Pavers, Paths, & Stepping Stones |
Permeable Paving |
Ruschia ‘Nana’ is a succulent groundcover lawn alternative well-suited for California’s dry, coastal, and inland climates. It thrives with very little water and requires little to no mowing, making it one of the lowest-maintenance options available. This groundcover forms a dense mat that suppresses weeds and tolerates light foot traffic once established. Ruschia ‘Nana’ is especially popular for homeowners seeking a natural, modern landscape look without ongoing maintenance. Best for: homeowners who want maximum water savings and minimal intervention.
Ruschia ‘Nana’ may be planted year around, in areas of full sun to half sun (5-6 hours of sunlight minimum).
We suggest 3 different planting sequences depending on your preferences:
| SPEEDY | The OBSERVER | No HURRY | |
| Preference | I want it now; I have deep pockets. | I enjoy watching my garden grow; mid-range budget. | I'm not in a rush and want to save money. |
| Spacing | 6" on center | 9" on center | 12" on center |
| Conversion factor* | 4 | 1.78 | 1 |
| Fill-in time | 3-5 months | 4-6 months | 5-7 months |
* multiply your square footage by the conversion factor to get the number of plugs needed
Ruschia ‘Nana’ tolerates a range of soil types, but will establish faster in soils that have had the top 4" loosened or tilled, and that have been amended with organic matter if needed, to improve soil texture.
Planting Ruschia ‘Nana’ is simple. First, make sure site is properly prepared, and that plugs are well watered. Next, dig a hole twice as wide and the same depth as the plug. Place the plug in the hole and lightly pack loose soil around it, exposing foliage above soil level. IMPORTANT: Leave no air pockets! Plug soil not surrounded by landscape soil will dry out quickly and reduce chance of survival.
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