Sempervivum globiferum ssp. hirtum yellow-green form

Also Known As

Jovibarba hirta yellow-green form
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Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 1"
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Sempervivum globiferum ssp. hirtum yellow-green form plant details

Sempervivum globiferum ssp. hirtum yellow-green form is a groundcover cactus / succulent with chartreuse, gold and green foliage. In summer chartreuse and yellow 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, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum globiferum ssp. hirtum yellow-green form

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 0 IN - 1 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum globiferum ssp. hirtum yellow-green form

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Jovibarba are closely related to Sempervivum and look quite similar to their cousins. Jovibarba is comprised of three species J. heuffelii, J. sobolifera and J. hirta along with various cultivars. The foliage offers shades of greens and reds. The flowers are yellow rather than pink as in the Sempervivum.