Aeonium Species

Aeoniumsmithii

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Aeonium (ee-OH-nee-um)
Species
smithii (SMITH-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sempervivum smithii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

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