Sempervivum 'Lilac Time'

Also Known As

Lilac Time Hens and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 1"-2"
W: 2"-4"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Sempervivum 'Lilac Time' plant details

Sempervivum 'Lilac Time' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with purple foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous 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 'Lilac Time'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen purple
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 'Lilac Time'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Soft lilac rosettes.Turn red in the winter

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Light lilac-gray in summer, tainted red in winter. Nicely shaped, large rosettes. Pink flowers. Sold as bare root, without soil.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

This hardy sempervivum variety turns a lovely light lilac color in the summer. Perfect for containers, rock gardens, as a ground cover, or anywhere else you can imagine.