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Sempervivum 'Moss Rose'

Also Known As

Sempervivum 'Mossy Rose'
Moss Rose Hens and Chicks
Moss Rose House Leeks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 1"-3"
W: 1"-8"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Sempervivum 'Moss Rose' plant details

Sempervivum 'Moss Rose' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green, red and white foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Moss Rose'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, red and white
Mature size: 1 IN - 8 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, long-lived, monocarpic, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Moss Rose'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This selection has loose medium-sized bright red to burgundy rosettes with blue green tips.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Sempervivum ‘Moss Rose’ displays evergreen rosettes of succulent foliage. The leaves are amber in spring, amber/green to pink in summer and light green to red in winter. Pink flowers appear in a cluster atop a short stalk. Forms spreading clumps by offsets.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A favorite Hens and Chicks which forms rosettes of mossy green leaves, great to tuck into crevices and succulent containers. Cooler temperatures will bring out a smoky blush to the coloring. 4" tall, with offsets that will take hold and spread when the mother plant exhausts herself. shipping 4" pots.

By: Avant Gardens

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Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Moss Rose' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Moss Rose'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- white
- red
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum'

aka Sempervivum 'Red Cobweb', Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Red Cobweb', Cobweb Houseleek, Hens and Chickens, Rubrum Hen and Chicks

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1"-4"

Width: 5"-10"

sun - mostly sun
occasional - drought tolerant

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Sempervivum ciliosum

aka Sempervivum 'Borisii', Sempervivum borisii, Sempervivum borisii ssp. ciliosum, Sempervivum ciliosum var. borisii, Borisii Hen and Chicks, Hens and Chicks