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Sempervivum 'Brown Owl'

Also Known As

  • Brown Owl Hens and Chicks
  • Brown Owl Houseleek

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-4"
  • W: 3"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Sempervivum 'Brown Owl' plant details

Sempervivum 'Brown Owl' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Brown Owl'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 IN - 12 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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Brown Owl'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The dark rosettes bear little resemblance to owls, nor do they look like owl pellets, they are not round and white like owl eggs but they are slicker than owl shit.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Brown Owl' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Brown Owl'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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