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Aeoniumbalsamiferum

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Family

Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Aeonium (ee-OH-nee-um)

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Species

balsamiferum (bal-sam-EE-fer-um)

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Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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peejay12

(Zone 9b) | February 2010 | positive

I grew this plant in Cornwall, UK (z 9b) for many years when it survived frosts down to -4.5 C, but they all died when temperatures dropp...Read More

palmbob

Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | neutral

Bright green rosettes fairly tall (up to 3') and branching. Good planted in masses. Not for full sun in hot, dry climates.

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