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Sempervivum 'Icicle'

Also Known As

Hens & Chicks
Icicle House Leek

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 1"-4"
W: 1"-15"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Sempervivum 'Icicle' plant details

Sempervivum 'Icicle' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Icicle'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 IN - 15 IN - wide, 1 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Icicle'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The medium-sized rosette of this selection is grey-green colored with a red backing on each leaf, and cobweb hairs. Short spikes of pastel flowers appear in summer.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

An eye-catching red variety of Hens and Chicks, 'Icicle' is covered in white hair as if dusted in frost. This hardy evergreen succulent offsets to creates mats for the rock wall, outdoor container, hell strip, or random little nooks and/or crannies. Best in sun to half shade where there is sharp drainage. Tolerates drought; grows more quickly with summer water. USDA zone 4.

By: Cistus Nursery

The tiny rosettes of this variety are accented with margins that are lightly-haired, with silver to give them a frosted appearance.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

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Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Icicle' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Icicle'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy

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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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