Sempervivum 'Nachtmelodie'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 1"-3"
W: 1"-6"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Sempervivum 'Nachtmelodie' plant details

Sempervivum 'Nachtmelodie' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy, green and red foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 'Nachtmelodie'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green and red
Mature size: 1 IN - 6 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 'Nachtmelodie'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sempervivum ‘Nachtmelodie’ is a hardy succulent perennial displaying rosettes of purple black leaves with a green base and white fringe edges. Forms spreading colonies by multiplier offsets.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

[Schara 2005] Dark/black-purple in spring, lighter colored with green base rest of the year. Prominent long white hair (cilia) on the leaf margins. Sold as bare root, without soil.