Chiastophyllum oppositifolium
Lamb's Tail
Family |
Crassulaceae |
Genus |
Chiastophyllum |
Species |
oppositifolium |
Category |
Perennials |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7b - 8a |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
7 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H5 |
Temperature (°C) |
-15 - (-9) |
Temperature (°F) |
5 - 15 |
Height |
10 - 50 cm |
Spread |
10 - 50 cm |
Cultivation |
Fertile, moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. |
Pests |
Slugs and snails. |
Leaf Description |
Light green, oval leaves with reddish coloured veins throughout. |
Flower Description |
Small, bright yellow buds that grow in clusters on dark brown stems. |
Notable Specimens |
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
Propagation |
By seed or softwood cuttings. |