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Sempervivum 'Maria Laach'

Also Known As

  • Maria Laach Hens and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"-2"
  • W: 3"-5"

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Sempervivum 'Maria Laach' plant details

Sempervivum 'Maria Laach' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and red 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 and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Maria Laach'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and 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 'Maria Laach'

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

This hardy sempervivum variety is dark red in winter, but turns green in summer with nearly black tips. Perfect for containers, rock gardens, as a ground cover, or anywhere else you can imagine.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Maria Laach' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Maria Laach'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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