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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Crassulaceae (Stonecrops) |
| Origin: Canary Islands (Atlantic Ocean) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Synonyms: [A. 'Welker's Wonder'] |
| Parentage: (A. canariensis hybrid?) |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Aeonium 'Gary's Shadow' – A beautiful succulent found in a nearby Santa Barbara garden that appears to be a hybrid of Aeonium canariensis or perhaps A. virgineum. It forms low clumps of 1 foot wide rosettes that are made up from 4 to 8 inch long pale green leaves that are narrowed toward the base and wide and rounded near the tip with a small pointed apex. The edge of the leaves are sometimes lightly marked with red and both the upper and lower surfaces are covered in soft downy hairs. In late spring mature rosettes produce a stout inflorescence with delicate side branches bearing whitish-yellow flowers. The flowers, while interesting, are not as attractive as the foliage on this plant. Plant in full sun (coastal) to light shade in a well drained soil and give occasional to regular irrigation. We have seen this plant growing in gardens that get light frosts and speculate that it will tolerate temperatures down to 26 ° F without damage. This plant came from the garden of Gary Welker and Paul Hallam.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.
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