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Zwartkop Aeonium (Aeonium aboreum var. atropurpureum 'Zwartkop')
Royal Pinwheel
Aeonium aboreum var. atropurpureum 'Zwartkop'
Zwartkop Aeonium
Royal Pinwheel
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.
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.
ColorDrought tolerantFormLeafOtherSeaside tolerantTexture
Canary Islands
3 - 5 FT
3 - 5 FT
Y
Dark Green : Purple-Black
Glossy : Thick
Shrub : Succulent
Bright Yellow : Yellow
Spring
Easy
Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Part Sun : Morning Sun : Full sun on coast - shade inland desert
Well-drained
Drought Tolerant : Seasonal - winter water : Sparse
Sunset Zones
USDA Zones
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