Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Smit's Seedling'

Also Known As

Smit's Seedling Hens and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

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

planting zones

4a-10b

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Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Smit's Seedling' plant details

Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Smit's Seedling' 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 arachnoideum 'Smit's Seedling'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Smit's Seedling'

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 wrapped in thin cobwebs which vanish as the plant's green tipped, red leaves grow out. Perfect for containers, rock gardens, as a ground cover, or anywhere else you can imagine.