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Sempervivum arachnoideum ssp. tomentosum
Also Known As
- Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Tomentosum'
- Sempervivum arachnoideum ssp tomentosum
- Sempervivum arachnoideum subsp. tomentosum
- Sempervivum arachnoideum var. tomentosum
- Sempervivum Chick Charms Fringed Frosting
- Sempervivum Chick Charms® Fringed Frosting™
- Chick Charms Fringed Frosting Hen and Chicks
- Tomentosum Hens and Chicks
- Woolly Cobweb Hen and Chicks
- Woolly Cobweb Houseleek
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 1"-2"
- W: 1"-2"
planting zones
- 4a-10b
Sempervivum arachnoideum ssp. tomentosum plant details
Sempervivum arachnoideum ssp. tomentosum is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue, green and purple foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum arachnoideum ssp. tomentosum
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, green and purple
- Mature size: 1 IN - 2 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum arachnoideum ssp. tomentosum
- USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Sempervivum arachnoideum ssp. tomentosum
By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Sempervivum arachnoideum ssp. tomentosum plant
How to Grow Sempervivum arachnoideum ssp. tomentosum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
- purple
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Sempervivum 'Red Cobweb', Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Red Cobweb', Cobweb Houseleek, Hens and Chickens, Rubrum Hen and Chicks
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 1"-4"
Width: 5"-10"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 2"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Hens and Chicks
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4b-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 3"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Purdy's No. 70-1 Hen and Chicks, Purdy's No. 70-1 Houseleek
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 1"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobweb', Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobwebs', Cobweb Hens & Chicks, Cobweb Houseleek
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 4"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - low
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