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

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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

This selection has loose medium-sized rosettes of leaves with bright green tips and ruby red in the middle and the base

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Large open rosettes of silvery-green lesves.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Medium silver green rosettes with a hint of red.

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

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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

Photo of Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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