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Sempervivum heuffelii 'Bronze Age'
Also Known As
- Jovibarba 'Bronze Age'
- Hens and Chicks
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 6"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Sempervivum heuffelii 'Bronze Age' plant details
Sempervivum heuffelii 'Bronze Age' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with bronze, burgundy and green foliage. In summer chartreuse flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum heuffelii 'Bronze Age'
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen bronze, burgundy and green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
- Flowers: chartreuse blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum heuffelii 'Bronze Age'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Sempervivum heuffelii 'Bronze Age'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- bronze
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- chartreuse
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 3"
Width: 6"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Rachael Hens & Chicks
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 2"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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