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Sempervivum 'St. D'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"-6"
  • W: 1"-6"

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Sempervivum 'St. D' plant details

Sempervivum 'St. D' 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 'St. D'

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, trough garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'St. D'

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

One of our most spiderwebby semps, with long white threads from each leaf tip that for an incricate geometric pattern over the rosettes.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'St. D' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'St. D'

  • 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

    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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