Sempervivum marmoreum 'Chocolate'
Also Known As
- Sempervivum 'Chocolate'
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 1"-5"
- W: 1"-5"
planting zones
- 2b-9b
Sempervivum marmoreum 'Chocolate' plant details
Sempervivum marmoreum 'Chocolate' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with chocolate foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy 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, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum marmoreum 'Chocolate'
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen chocolate
- Mature size: 1 IN - 5 IN - wide, 1 IN - 5 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum marmoreum 'Chocolate'
- USDA Zones: 2b - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Sempervivum marmoreum 'Chocolate' plant
How to Grow Sempervivum marmoreum 'Chocolate'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- chocolate
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 5"-10"
- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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