Sempervivum 'Green Wheel'

Also Known As

Sempervivum 'Green Wheels'
Green Wheel Hens and Chicks
Green Wheel House Leeks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 4"-2"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

6a-10b

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Sempervivum 'Green Wheel' plant details

Sempervivum 'Green Wheel' is a fast-growing evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Green Wheel'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 2 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 'Green Wheel'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 8. Green fern-like mounding foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This selection has tight small-sized rosettes of apple-green leaves.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Brightly colored hybrid alpine groundcover succulent.

By: Cactus Jungle

Tight rosettes of pale green leaves hug the ground at 2", creating a mesmerizing tapestry. Use this green form of Hens and Chicks as a contrast to the ruby and silver tinted varieties.