Aeonium Species
Aeoniumsmithii

Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Aeonium (ee-OH-nee-um)
Species: smithii (SMITH-ee-eye)

Synonym:Sempervivum smithii

Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Smooth

Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
This plant is monocarpic

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed