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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

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Looks like an oversize sempervivum, which is a wonderful thing. This one flushes bronze during cooler weather. Zone 5

Gardening facts about Sempervivum heuffelii 'Bronze Age' plant

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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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

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