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Aeonium 'Whippet'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Aeonium 'Whippet' plant details
Aeonium 'Whippet' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with bronze and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Aeonium 'Whippet'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeonium 'Whippet'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: seaside / salt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Aeonium 'Whippet'
Gardening facts about Aeonium 'Whippet' plant
How to Grow Aeonium 'Whippet'
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- bronze
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 16"-24"
Width: 16"-24"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 16"-36"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-10"
Width: 4"-12"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 12"-48"
Width: 8"-48"
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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