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Sempervivum filiferum glabrum

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-6"
  • W: 2"-6"

planting zones

  • 4a-10a

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Sempervivum filiferum glabrum plant details

Sempervivum filiferum glabrum is a low-growing evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy, green and red foliage. In summer 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 filiferum glabrum

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green and red
Mature size: 2 IN - 6 IN - wide, 6 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum filiferum glabrum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lots of offsets on long whips I bet you could grow this on a fertilizer soaked camo jacket.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum filiferum glabrum plant

How to Grow Sempervivum filiferum glabrum

  • 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

    • red
    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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  • sun - mostly sun
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