Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Aeonium (ee-OH-nee-um) (Info) Species: urbicum (UR-bee-kum) (Info)
Synonym:Sempervivum urbicum Synonym:Sempervivum retusum
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Category: Tropicals and Tender Perennials Cactus and Succulents
Height: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) 18-24 in. (45-60 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)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color: Pink White/Near White
Bloom Time: Late Winter/Early Spring
Foliage: Grown for foliage Evergreen Blue-Green Succulent Rubbery-Textured
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season This plant is monocarpic
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information: Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods: From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting: Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
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