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Also Known As

Leneca Hens and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

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

planting zones

4a-10b

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Sempervivum 'Leneca' plant details

Sempervivum 'Leneca' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with red foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Leneca'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen red
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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Leneca'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sempervivum ‘Leneca’ displays shiny red rosettes of succulent leaves edged in a fine, silvery fringe. The color shifts from a gorgeous raspberry red to a deep maroon color, often showing hints of green. Forms colonies by offsets.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This hardy sempervivum variety has dark red, waxy leaves outlined with white hair. Perfect for containers, rock gardens, as a ground cover, or anywhere else you can imagine.

By: Young's Garden Gift & Pond

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Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Leneca' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Leneca'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty

Features

Foliage Color
- red
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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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

Photo of Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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