Greenovia diplocycla gigantea

photo: (left)marianne.perdomo.ipernity.com

So delectably rare & as cute as can be! Almost too pretty to be real, G. diplocycla var. gigantea forms spiraling rosettes of soft bluish-green rounded leaves about 18” across – huge in the world of Greenovias. Under drought conditions, the leaves close into a tight, cool looking ball. It can take years to bloom (when it’s topped by a large inflorescence of yellow flowers) & it does die afterward, but that’s no problem as it will have already created offsets for your future enjoyment. Native to lava cliffs, it loves well-drained soil, a bit of compost & afternoon shade. Nice in containers too! Deer resistant!

Annie