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Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Clärchen'

Also Known As

  • Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Claerchen'
  • Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Clairchin'
  • ClärchenHen & Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-5"
  • W: 4"-12"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Clärchen' plant details

Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Clärchen' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Clärchen'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Clärchen'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Round green rosettes with cobweb hairs.
Covered with webbing in summer, looks like pompons, 1-1_" across, crimson flowers. Sold as bare root, without soil.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Clärchen' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Clärchen'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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