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Aeonium lindleyi

Also Known As

  • Sempervivum lindleyi

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 12"-20"
  • W: 12"-20"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Aeonium lindleyi plant details

Aeonium lindleyi is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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 heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aeonium lindleyi

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeonium lindleyi

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small, shrubby to 12", with small dense green rosettes.

Gardening facts about Aeonium lindleyi plant

How to Grow Aeonium lindleyi

  • 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

    • heat tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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