Sempervivum 'Dark Beauty'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 1"-3"
W: 1"-5"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Sempervivum 'Dark Beauty' plant details

Sempervivum 'Dark Beauty' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy and 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 'Dark Beauty'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy and chocolate
Mature size: 1 IN - 5 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 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 'Dark Beauty'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Shiny black-purple in winter, green bases in summer and purple the rest of the year. One of the best dark that keeps the color for most of the year. Dark pink flowers. Sold as bare root, without soil. 3 plants left.