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Sempervivum sp.

Also Known As

  • Hens & Chicks
  • House Leek
  • Live-Forever

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Sempervivum sp. plant details

Sempervivum sp. is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue, burgundy and green foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum sp.

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, burgundy and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum sp.

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Sempervivum sp. plant

How to Grow Sempervivum sp.

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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