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Sempervivum calcareum 'Greenii'
Also Known As
- Sempervivum tectorum 'Greenii'
- Greenii Hens and Chicks
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 3"-4"
- W: 5"-12"
planting zones
- 4a-8b
Sempervivum calcareum 'Greenii' plant details
Sempervivum calcareum 'Greenii' 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 calcareum 'Greenii'
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 5 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 calcareum 'Greenii'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Sempervivum calcareum 'Greenii'
By: Pamla J. Eisenberg
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How to Grow Sempervivum calcareum 'Greenii'
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
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Sempervivum for your garden
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
aka Sempervivum 'Borisii', Sempervivum borisii, Sempervivum borisii ssp. ciliosum, Sempervivum ciliosum var. borisii, Borisii Hen and Chicks, Hens and Chicks
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 2"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Hens and Chicks
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4b-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 3"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Purdy's No. 70-1 Hen and Chicks, Purdy's No. 70-1 Houseleek
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 1"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobweb', Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobwebs', Cobweb Hens & Chicks, Cobweb Houseleek
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 4"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - low
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