Aeonium 'Blackbeard'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

9b-12

Aeonium 'Blackbeard' plant details

Aeonium 'Blackbeard' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with black and burgundy 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 'Blackbeard'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen black and burgundy
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeonium 'Blackbeard'

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

Charming aeonium, 'Cyclops' with its bronzy maroon leaves with a green "eye" in the center of the rosette. But 'Blackbeard' branches lower on the stem, forming a clump of rosettes to 2-4' tall x 2-3' wide. Thought to be a hybrid of A. 'Zwartkop' and A. simsii, these stunning succulents require well-drained soil in sun or shade with a little water for plants in the ground and a bit more for those in containers. Frost hardy to 25 °F, mid USDA zone 9, so best in pots or a very!! protected area.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Aeonium 'Blackbeard' plant

How to Grow Aeonium 'Blackbeard'

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
- burgundy
- black
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen

Landscape groups by tags

family: Crassulaceae

See other plant types of Aeonium for your garden

Aeonium 'Zwartkop'

aka Aeonium 'Schwarzkopf', Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop', Aeonium arboreum var. atropurpureum 'Nigrum', Aeonium manriqueorum 'Schwartzkopf', Black Aeonium