About
Jovibarba allionii, Allioni's beard of Jupiter, is an evergreen, mat-forming perennial producing small rosettes of lime-green leaves that may be tinged and tipped with red. Flower stems bearing pale-yellow flowers may be produced by mature plants in summer; rosettes die after flowering. A neat and ornamental succulent for a sunny rock garden or trough.
About the genus
Jovibarba are rosette-forming perennial succulents producing compact, architectural rosettes of fleshy, water-storing leaves and pale greenish-yellow or yellow, bell-shaped flowers in summer. Grown mainly for their architectural, colourful foliage in sunny, very well-drained positions.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing, North-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toAlps
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, gritty, well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by rooting offsets in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevil
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free