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Sempervivum 'Purple Passion'

Also Known As

  • Purple Passion Hen and Chicks
  • Purple Passion Live Forever

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-4"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Sempervivum 'Purple Passion' plant details

Sempervivum 'Purple Passion' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Purple Passion'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Purple Passion'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Dark purple rosettes with green centers
Brightly colored hybrid alpine groundcover succulent.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Purple Passion' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Purple Passion'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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