Sempervivum 'Lemon Babies'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 1"-3"
W: 1"-4"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Sempervivum 'Lemon Babies' plant details

Sempervivum 'Lemon Babies' is a groundcover cactus / succulent with chartreuse and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - 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 'Lemon Babies'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Mature size: 1 IN - 4 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 'Lemon Babies'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small yellow- to lime green cobweb. Sold as bare root, without soil.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Lemon Babies' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Lemon Babies'

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

Features

Foliage Color
- chartreuse
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer

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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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