Sempervivum 'Legolas'

Also Known As

Legolas Hens and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 1"-2"
W: 3"-5"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Sempervivum 'Legolas' plant details

Sempervivum 'Legolas' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with purple foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Legolas'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen purple
Mature size: 3 IN - 5 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, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Legolas'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Medium to large house leek with deep burgundy leaves that gray a bit to the outer edges. Stunning, really. Leaves are pointed and uniform, resembling more of an echeveria than a sempervivum. Full sun. Well-drained soil a must. Frost hardy to USDA zone 4.

By: Cistus Nursery

This hardy sempervivum variety is a beautiful dark purple all year long. Perfect for containers, rock gardens, as a ground cover, or anywhere else you can imagine.