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Sempervivum arachnoides var. pittonii
Also Known As
- Hen and Chicks
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 2"
- W: 3"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Sempervivum arachnoides var. pittonii plant details
Sempervivum arachnoides var. pittonii is an 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 sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum arachnoides var. pittonii
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 IN wide, 2 IN tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, mat-forming, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum arachnoides var. pittonii
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Sempervivum arachnoides var. pittonii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 3"
Width: 6"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 2"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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