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Sempervivum 'Whirl-i-gig'

Also Known As

  • Sempervivum 'Whirligig'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"-6"
  • W: 1"-6"

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Sempervivum 'Whirl-i-gig' plant details

Sempervivum 'Whirl-i-gig' is a low-growing evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with black, burgundy and chocolate 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 'Whirl-i-gig'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen black, burgundy and chocolate
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 'Whirl-i-gig'

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

A strange crested mutation causing twisted contorted rosettes, it does revert to varying degrees but remains an intriguing curiosity.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Whirl-i-gig' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Whirl-i-gig'

  • 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

    • burgundy
    • chocolate
    • black
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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