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Sempervivum 'Virgil Ford'
Also Known As
- Virgil Ford Hens and Chicks
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 1"-3"
- W: 1"-7"
planting zones
- 6a-10b
Sempervivum 'Virgil Ford' plant details
Sempervivum 'Virgil Ford' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue and burgundy foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy, glaucous and glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Virgil Ford'
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and burgundy
- Mature size: 1 IN - 7 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, trough garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Virgil Ford'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Virgil Ford' plant
How to Grow Sempervivum 'Virgil Ford'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
- burgundy
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- glossy
- fuzzy
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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