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    Sempervivum montanum ssp. stiriacum

    Also Known As

    • Sempervivum braunii

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 3"-6"
    • W: 3"-6"

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

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    Sempervivum montanum ssp. stiriacum plant details

    Sempervivum montanum ssp. stiriacum is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy foliage. In summer cream, pink and white 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, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum montanum ssp. stiriacum

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen burgundy
    Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: cream, pink and white blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum montanum ssp. stiriacum

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Turkish and similar to a small version of tectorum with yellow flowers and few offsets.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Sempervivum montanum ssp. stiriacum plant

    How to Grow Sempervivum montanum ssp. stiriacum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • cream
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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