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Products > Aeonium 'Gary's Shadow'   Aeonium 'Gary's Shadow'     [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Succulent Family: Crassulaceae (Stonecrops) Origin: Canary Islands (Atlantic Ocean) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: White Bloomtime: Spring Synonyms: [A. 'Welker's Wonder'] Height: 1-2 feet Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F Aeonium 'Gary's Shadow' – A beautiful succulent found in a nearby Santa Barbara garden that appears to be a hybrid of Aeonium canariense 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. San Marcos Growers introduced this plant to the horticultural trade in 2009.  The information on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library and from online sources as well as from observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery's garden and in other gardens that we have observed it in. We also will incorporate comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have additional information, particularly if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that might aid others in growing Aeonium 'Gary's Shadow'.     [MORE INFO]