Stalked Aeonium is a striking succulent from the Canary Islands that brings dramatic architectural form to any sunny garden or container. Growing 2 to 3 feet tall with rosettes of glossy, spoon-shaped leaves that reach 4 to 8 inches long, this evergreen perennial produces star-shaped dark yellow flowers arranged in towering pyramidal clusters that rise above the foliage. Hardy in zones 10 and 11, it tolerates brief frost down to 28 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit and thrives in full sun to light shade with moderate watering and care.
Partial Sun
Moderate
10-11
36in H x 24in W
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Moderate
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Those wavy-edged leaves with hair-fringed margins create an almost otherworldly texture that catches light beautifully, especially as the plant matures. The real payoff comes when the flower panicles emerge, shooting up 1 to 2 feet above the leaf rosettes in tall terminal spikes packed with small golden blooms. It grows as a true shrub rather than a low ground cover, so it anchors containers and garden beds with genuine presence and structure.
Stalked Aeonium serves primarily as an ornamental focal point in containers, rock gardens, and Mediterranean-style landscapes. Its substantial height and striking form make it a natural specimen plant for patios, succulent collections, and indoor sunny windowsills where it can be overwintered indoors in cooler climates.
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Propagate by seed indoors in sandy, well-draining seed mix. Maintain moderate moisture until seedlings establish. Seed starting temperature is not specified in available sources.
Once established, transplant rooted seedlings or propagated rosette cuttings outdoors after the last frost date in your region, spacing them 12 to 24 inches apart to accommodate mature width.
Remove spent flower spikes after blooming to maintain the plant's form and direct energy toward foliage growth. As a shrubby evergreen that grows 2 to 3 feet tall, it naturally maintains a dense rosette structure and requires minimal pruning beyond deadheading.
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“Aeonium undulatum is native to the Canary Islands, where it evolved among volcanic terrain and coastal cliffs. The plant has been cultivated in gardens for generations, prized for its architectural form and ability to thrive in harsh, dry conditions. Its journey from wild island plant to global greenhouse favorite reflects how gardeners across centuries recognized its sculptural appeal and garden-worthy resilience.”