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    • Photo of Sempervivum 'Mona Lisa' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Sempervivum 'Mona Lisa'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 1"-6"
    • W: 1"-6"

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

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    Sempervivum 'Mona Lisa' plant details

    Sempervivum 'Mona Lisa' is a groundcover cactus / succulent with red foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. 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.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Mona Lisa'

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Mature size: 1 IN - 6 IN - wide, 1 IN - 6 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 'Mona Lisa'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 2. Symmetrical rosettes with a red base.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    I think she was pregnant. Now that that is settled how about a portrait done in semps, I have one of those mosaic programs and if you load up enough semp pictures, it will produce Mona Houseleek. I am tempted to actually plant it in the garden; it could start a completely new trend in rock gardening. If anyone does actually plant this, please send a photo.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Mona Lisa' plant

    How to Grow Sempervivum 'Mona Lisa'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

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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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    Sempervivum ciliosum

    aka Sempervivum 'Borisii', Sempervivum borisii, Sempervivum borisii ssp. ciliosum, Sempervivum ciliosum var. borisii, Borisii Hen and Chicks, Hens and Chicks

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1"-2"

    Width: 2"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Sempervivum ciliosum foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Sempervivum hybrids

    aka Hens and Chicks

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    4b-9b

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 3"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Sempervivum hybrids foliage by plant lust
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    Sempervivum 'Purdy's No. 70-1'

    aka Purdy's No. 70-1 Hen and Chicks, Purdy's No. 70-1 Houseleek

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1"-3"

    Width: 1"-6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Sempervivum 'Purdy's No. 70-1' flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Sempervivum arachnoideum

    aka Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobweb', Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobwebs', Cobweb Hens & Chicks, Cobweb Houseleek

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 3"-4"

    Width: 4"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - low
    Photo of Sempervivum arachnoideum foliage by plant lust
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