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

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

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Zn 8. Green fern-like mounding foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

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.

By: Avant Gardens

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Green Wheel' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Green Wheel'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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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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