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Parasol Aeonium

Aeonium Urbicum

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Overview

The Parasol Aeonium, or Aeonium urbicum, boasts large, rounded rosettes up to 18 inches across, resembling green parasols. This succulent thrives in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers partial shade. With minimal water needs, it's perfect for xeriscaping. Its stems can reach 2-3 feet tall, adding vertical interest. Blooms emerge in spring, with yellow flowers attracting pollinators. Space plants approximately 2 feet apart for optimal growth and airflow.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–11Type Succulent
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — the Parasol Aeonium sends out tall
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — This plant is a robust rosette-former; is a succulent plant that brings a bold and sculptural presence to any landscapeParasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — Space plants approximately 2 feet apart for optimal growth and airflow; this plant prefers a full sun to part shade exposureParasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — When designing a garden space with the Parasol Aeonium; rounded rosettes up to 18 inches acrossParasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — scientifically termed Aeonium urbicum; an advantage for the landscape client to note is its low maintenance natureParasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — It can also be potted in containers for added versatility in placement and elevationParasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — Its stems can reach 2-3 feet tall, adding vertical interest; this succulent thrives in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers partial+41

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Crassulaceae

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Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — the Parasol Aeonium sends out tall
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — This plant is a robust rosette-former; is a succulent plant that brings a bold and sculptural presence to any landscape
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — Space plants approximately 2 feet apart for optimal growth and airflow; this plant prefers a full sun to part shade exposure
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — When designing a garden space with the Parasol Aeonium; rounded rosettes up to 18 inches across
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — scientifically termed Aeonium urbicum; an advantage for the landscape client to note is its low maintenance nature
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — It can also be potted in containers for added versatility in placement and elevation
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — Its stems can reach 2-3 feet tall, adding vertical interest; this succulent thrives in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers partial
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — with mature rosettes routinely achieving a diameter of up to 18 inches; which add a delicate contrast to its lush
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — Its stems can reach 2-3 feet tall, adding vertical interest
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — This succulent thrives in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers partial shade; demanding a well-drained soil medium to avoid root rot
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — With minimal water needs, it's perfect for xeriscaping; it can also be potted in containers for added versatility in
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — resembling green parasols; verdant saucer-shaped leaves
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — resembling green parasols
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — is a succulent plant that brings a bold and sculptural presence to any landscape design; resembling green parasols
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — pale-pink to white blossoms
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — Its watering needs are modest
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — which add a delicate contrast to its lush
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — rounded rosettes up to 18 inches across; with minimal water needs, it's perfect for xeriscaping
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — succulent for full or half
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — verdant saucer-shaped leaves
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — When designing a garden space with the Parasol Aeonium
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — Space plants approximately 2 feet apart for optimal growth and airflow
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — enriching the textural and visual diversity of the garden space
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — succulent with yellow blooms
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