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Sempervivum 'Crimson Velvet'
Also Known As
- Crimson Velvet Sempervivum
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 1"-2"
- W: 2"-4"
planting zones
- 4a-10b
Sempervivum 'Crimson Velvet' plant details
Sempervivum 'Crimson Velvet' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with red foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Crimson Velvet'
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen red
- Mature size: 2 IN - 4 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Crimson Velvet'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Crimson Velvet' plant
How to Grow Sempervivum 'Crimson Velvet'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- red
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 1"-4"
Width: 5"-10"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 2"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4b-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 3"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 1"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 4"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - low
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