Sempervivum 'Silver King'
Also Known As
- Hen and Chicks
- Silver King Houseleek
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 4a-10b
Sempervivum 'Silver King' plant details
Sempervivum 'Silver King' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue, green and red foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Silver King'
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, green and red
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: alpine, container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Silver King'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Avant Gardens
Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Silver King' plant
How to Grow Sempervivum 'Silver King'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Rachael Hens & Chicks
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Gray Dawn Hens & Chicks
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
5a-10a
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 4"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Sempervivum 'Ginnie's Delight'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-8"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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