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    Aeonium canariense

    Also Known As

    • Aeonium canariense 'Fuzzy'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Aeonium canariense plant details

    Aeonium canariense is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aeonium canariense

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, mass-planting, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeonium canariense

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This aeonium produces rosettes of red-tipped leaves. Mature plants produce masses of yellow blooms on long stems, attracting butterflies. Monocarpic rosettes die after flowering but are replaced by young offsets.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Another wonderful succulent for the gardener's palette. Growing up to 3 ft tall and wide, this rosette-forming plant does very well in the garden where temperatures don't drop below 25F, mid USDA zone 9, and plants are protected from freezing. Otherwise, best in pots or as a temporary garden display. Does best in sun with sheltering from hottest afternoon rays and a bit of summer water now and again. Too cool!

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Pleasing to the eye, & pleasing to the touch, this low-branching succulent is easy to grow, tolerant of dry shade, & can be massed as a groundcover. Fab, no? Very similar to Aeonium palmense, this species from the Canary Islands grows 1' high when not in bloom, with 1' wide rosettes comprised of velvetine cloaked leaves. Offsetting will eventually yeild clumps 2-3' wide. Blooming stems packed with yellow flowers emerge in Summer, reaching up to 3', & are very attractive to bees and butterflies! Each rosette is monocarpic, & will die after flowering. Though very tolerant of drought, it will look best with a bit of supplemental water. Tolerant of many soil types!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Aeonium canariense plant

    How to Grow Aeonium canariense

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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