Sempervivum heuffelii

Also Known As

Jovibarba c.v. Jovibarba heuffelii
Jovibarba heuffelii
Hens and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 6"
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Sempervivum heuffelii plant details

Sempervivum heuffelii is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy and green foliage. In spring and summer chartreuse flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum heuffelii

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum heuffelii

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Now reclassified as Sempervivum, but few folks are aware of this. This eye-catching hardy succulent has tight dark colored rosettes that eminent from a single crown. In our experience, Jovibarba demands sharp soil drainage and is suitable for growing in containers. 4-6" tall and slowly forming wider clusters. Shipping 2.5" pots.

By: Avant Gardens

Jovibarba are closely related to Sempervivum and look quite similar to their cousins. Jovibarba is comprised of three species J. heuffelii, J. sobolifera and J. hirta along with various cultivars. The foliage offers shades of greens and reds. The flowers are yellow rather than pink as in the Sempervivum.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Tight clusters of large (to 12") and variable rosettes. Hardy well below 0 °F.

By: Cactus Jungle

A strange Hen and Chick, it multiplies, albeit rather slowly, by splitting the huge rosettes in half or spawning a new rosette within the existing one, refined symmetrical rosettes; blossoms are light yellow. ZONE 4