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Sempervivum Chick Charms® Cotton Candy™
Scientific Name: Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Emily'
Also Known As
- Cotton Candy Chick Charms® Hens & Chicks
- Emily Cobweb Houseleek
- Emily Hen's & Chicks
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 1"-2"
- W: 1"-2"
planting zones
- 4a-10b
Sempervivum Chick Charms® Cotton Candy™ plant details
Sempervivum Chick Charms® Cotton Candy™ is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy, chartreuse, green, red and white foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum Chick Charms® Cotton Candy™
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen burgundy, chartreuse, green, red and white
- Mature size: 1 IN - 2 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
- Uses: compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum Chick Charms® Cotton Candy™
- USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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Gardening facts about Sempervivum Chick Charms® Cotton Candy™ plant
How to Grow Sempervivum Chick Charms® Cotton Candy™
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- red
- chartreuse
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- 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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