Sempervivum 'Bascour Silver'

Scientific Name: Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Bascour Zilver'

Also Known As

Bascour Silver Hens and Chicks
Bascour Silver Houseleek

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 2"-4"
W: 1"-6"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Sempervivum 'Bascour Silver' plant details

Sempervivum 'Bascour Silver' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy, green and red foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Bascour Silver'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green and red
Mature size: 1 IN - 6 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, trough garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Bascour Silver'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Just the thing for leaky French roofs, not only does it repel water it also wards off rioting Muslims, and plays an important roll in French security planning ringing a warning each time the toilet flushes.