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| Scientific Name | Aeonium aboreum var. atropurpureum 'Zwartkop' |
| Principal Common Name | Zwartkop Aeonium |
| Common Name(s) | Royal Pinwheel |
| Synonym | |
| Description | Pinwheels" of deep purple leaves that look like year-round flowers. The long bare stems bear large terminal rosettes of very dark purple (seemingly black) leaves. 3-5 feet tall. Huge, brilliant, canary yellow flower spikes in winter. |
| General Comments | Among the most useful succulents for the drought tolerant garden. Plants can be used as a focal point in the garden or as a sculptural element. Protect from frost as stems will freeze at around 28° F. |
| Origin | |
| Nativity | Canary Islands |
| Height Range | 3 - 5 FT |
| Spread Range | 3 - 5 FT |
| Flower Showy | Y |
| Warning | |
| Sunset Zones | 15 : 16 : 17 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
| USDA Zones | 10a : 10b : 11 |
| Leaf Color | Dark Green : Purple-Black |
| Leaf Texture | Glossy : Thick |
| Form | Shrub : Succulent |
| Flower Color | Bright Yellow : Yellow |
| Flower Time | Spring |
| Months | |
| Ease of Growing | Easy |
| Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Part Sun : Morning Sun : Full sun on coast - shade inland desert |
| Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
| Watering Preferences | Drought Tolerant : Seasonal - winter water : Sparse |
| Outstanding Features | Color : Drought tolerant : Form : Leaf : Other : Seaside tolerant : Texture |
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