Aeoniums make great splashes in the garden. This is Aeonium 'Sunburst'. It's a bit picky to get established, preferring filtered sun. It also does not tolerate frost - but it's very happy in this Los Angeles garden. Other aeoniums come in very dark colors, almost black - or shade from dark to lighter in the center. Since they're succuelents, they take little water and thrive in pots. Combine with blue chalk sticks or Eriogonum 'Theodore Payne' (you may need to trim the eriogonum around the other plants). Photo 1 of 4 in Accent Plants for Los Angeles Gardens by Luciole Design inc.

Accent Plants for Los Angeles Gardens

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Aeoniums make great splashes in the garden. This is Aeonium 'Sunburst'. It's a bit picky to get established, preferring filtered sun. It also does not tolerate frost - but it's very happy in this Los Angeles garden. Other aeoniums come in very dark colors, almost black - or shade from dark to lighter in the center. Since they're succuelents, they take little water and thrive in pots.

Combine with blue chalk sticks or Eriogonum 'Theodore Payne' (you may need to trim the eriogonum around the other plants).