Aeonium sedifolium (Dwarf Aeonium)
Botanical Information
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Aeonium |
| Species | sedifolium |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to the Canary Islands. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 11b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Greater than 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 34 - 60 |
| Height | 10 - 15 cm |
| Spread | 10 - 15 cm |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Rounded, green-to-red tipped leaves grow in rosettes reaching upwards. The yellow flowers bloom in the spring. |
| Shape | Bushy, rounded, short. |
| Landscape | Container planting, rock garden, or as a single specimen. |
| Propagation | Propagation by cuttings during growing season. |
| Cultivation | Growth occurs during winter to spring during the cooler temperatures. It is dormant in the hot season. Requires partial shade in sandy loam. |
| Pests | Root rot, aphids, and spider mites. |
| Notable Specimens | Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Found at elevations of 200 - 500 m on the island of Tenerife. |
Photographs
Aeonium sedifolium, form. Chelsea Physic Garden. London, United Kingdom.
Aeonium sedifolium, leaf. Chelsea Physic Garden. London, United Kingdom.
