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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

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) — Blooms emerge in spring, with yellow flowers attracting pollinators; this plant is a robust rosette-former
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — Blooms emerge in spring, with yellow flowers attracting pollinators
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — demanding a well-drained soil medium to avoid root rot which is common among succulents when overwatered
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — This succulent thrives in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers partial shade
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — With minimal water needs, it's perfect for xeriscaping
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — rounded rosettes up to 18 inches across
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — scientifically termed Aeonium urbicum
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — yellow flowers in the garden
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — Aeonium urbicum is well-suited to Mediterranean climates and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — This plant is a robust rosette-former
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — is a succulent plant that brings a bold and sculptural presence to any landscape design
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — requiring a good soak only when the soil is completely dry to the touch.<br><br>In late spring to early summer
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — An advantage for the landscape client to note is its low maintenance nature
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — which can soar to a striking 3 to 4 feet when in bloom.<br><br>Native to the Canary Islands
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — verdant saucer-shaped leaves; aeonium urbicum is well-suited to Mediterranean climates and thrives in USDA hardiness zones
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — with mature rosettes routinely achieving a diameter of up to 18 inches
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — one must consider its potential height
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — This plant prefers a full sun to part shade exposure
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