Sempervivum 'Purple Beauty'

Also Known As

Purple Beauty Hens and Chicks
Purple Beauty House Leeks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 1"-3"
W: 1"-7"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Sempervivum 'Purple Beauty' plant details

Sempervivum 'Purple Beauty' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue and burgundy foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous and glossy texture. 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. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Purple Beauty'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and burgundy
Mature size: 1 IN - 7 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, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Purple Beauty'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 3. Gray-green rosettes with dark purple tips.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

'Purple Beauty' develops its rich deep color in the fall, when cooler temperatures arrive. In the summer, heat causes the color to be more subdued gray-green with hints of apricot-tan. Plant in lean soil with sharp drainage in full. Sun. Rosette height 3", with blooming stalks reaching 8". spreads where happy.