Sempervivum 'Belle Etoile'

Also Known As

Belle Etoile Hens and Chicks
Belle Etoile Houseleek

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

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

planting zones

4a-8b

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Sempervivum 'Belle Etoile' plant details

Sempervivum 'Belle Etoile' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green 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 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 'Belle Etoile'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
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 'Belle Etoile'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: 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.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Belle Etoile' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Belle Etoile'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy

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Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum'

aka Sempervivum 'Red Cobweb', Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Red Cobweb', Cobweb Houseleek, Hens and Chickens, Rubrum Hen and Chicks

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1"-4"

Width: 5"-10"

sun - mostly sun
occasional - drought tolerant

Photo of Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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