Chiastophyllum oppositifolium
Lamb's Tail
| Family |
| Crassulaceae |
| Genus |
| Chiastophyllum |
| Species |
| oppositifolium |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7b - 8a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -15 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 5 - 15 |
| Height |
| 10 - 50 cm |
| Spread |
| 10 - 50 cm |
| Cultivation |
| Fertile, moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. |
| Pests |
| Slugs and snails. |
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| By seed or softwood cuttings. |