Chiastophyllum oppositifolium 'Solar Yellow'
Also Known As
- Umbilicus oppositifolius 'Solar Yellow'
- Solar Yellow Gold Drop
- Solar Yellow Lamb's Tail
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 4"-8"
- W: 8"-36"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Chiastophyllum oppositifolium 'Solar Yellow' plant details
Chiastophyllum oppositifolium 'Solar Yellow' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Chiastophyllum oppositifolium 'Solar Yellow'
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 IN - 36 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, crevice garden, rock garden, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Chiastophyllum oppositifolium 'Solar Yellow'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Like a groundcover sedum dreaming of being a golden chain tree! Chiastophyllum 'Solar Yellow' is a hardy evergreen perennial with large, fleshy, ovate leaves suitable for rockeries, border edges or containers. Starting in mid-spring through the summer, it blooms with bright yellow pendulous flowers on brownish stems. Well-drained soil is necessary for successful cultivation.
Gardening facts about Chiastophyllum oppositifolium 'Solar Yellow' plant
How to Grow Chiastophyllum oppositifolium 'Solar Yellow'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6"-12"
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-24"
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