Sempervivum globiferum ssp. hirtum yellow-green form

Also Known As

Jovibarba hirta yellow-green form
Hens and Chicks

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.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

The yellow-green to lime-green form. Great for contrast next to darker types. Very few.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Gardening facts about Sempervivum globiferum ssp. hirtum yellow-green form plant

How to Grow Sempervivum globiferum ssp. hirtum yellow-green form

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- gold
- chartreuse
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
- chartreuse
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Texture
- glaucous

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1"-4"

Width: 5"-10"

sun - mostly sun
occasional - drought tolerant

Photo of Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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