Sempervivum ciliosum

Also Known As

Sempervivum 'Borisii'
Sempervivum borisii
Sempervivum borisii ssp. ciliosum
Sempervivum ciliosum var. borisii
Borisii Hen and Chicks
Hens and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 1"-2"
W: 2"-12"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Sempervivum ciliosum plant details

Sempervivum ciliosum is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum ciliosum

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 IN - 12 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum ciliosum

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Historic garden plant with succulent foliage. Forms very dense rosettes of pale green leaves covered with fuzz. Displays green-yellow star-shaped flowers. Hens & Chicks grow best in well-drained, gravelly soil that is not wet in winter. Drought tolerant. Requires little water once established. Zn 4