Sempervivum 'Pseudo-Androsace'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 1"-6"
W: 1"-6"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Sempervivum 'Pseudo-Androsace' plant details

Sempervivum 'Pseudo-Androsace' is a low-growing evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer chartreuse 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 'Pseudo-Androsace'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Pseudo-Androsace'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Jacques originally got this from Betty Blake supposedly as an Androsace, and admittedly it does look a bit like one, the name is ours (I have no idea what the real name is) plants are very webbed and slow to offset, it flowered for Punnett and he is positive it is a semp.