Chiastophyllum oppositifolium (Lamb's Tail)
Botanical Information
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Chiastophyllum |
| Species | oppositifolium |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 15 |
| Height | 10 - 50 cm |
| Spread | 10 - 50 cm |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By seed or softwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Fertile, moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. |
| Pests | Slugs and snails. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Light green, oval leaves with reddish coloured veins throughout. |
| Flower Description | Small, bright yellow buds that grow in clusters on dark brown stems. |
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