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Sempervivum mixed varieties

Also Known As

  • Sempervivum Mix
  • Hens and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Sempervivum mixed varieties plant details

Sempervivum mixed varieties is a semi-evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with bronze, gold, green and red foliage. In summer pink and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum mixed varieties

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen bronze, gold, green and red
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: pink and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum mixed varieties

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We have an assortment of full pots of "Hens and Chicks" that may have cultivar names, but we don't know which ones they are.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum mixed varieties plant

How to Grow Sempervivum mixed varieties

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • bronze
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

See other plant types of Sempervivum for your garden

aka Sempervivum 'Red Cobweb', Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Red Cobweb', Cobweb Houseleek, Hens and Chickens, Rubrum Hen and Chicks

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1"-4"

Width: 5"-10"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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aka Sempervivum 'Borisii', Sempervivum borisii, Sempervivum borisii ssp. ciliosum, Sempervivum ciliosum var. borisii, Borisii Hen and Chicks, Hens and Chicks

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1"-2"

Width: 2"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Sempervivum ciliosum foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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aka Hens and Chicks

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4b-9b

Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 3"-18"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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aka Purdy's No. 70-1 Hen and Chicks, Purdy's No. 70-1 Houseleek

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 1"-3"

Width: 1"-6"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
Photo of Sempervivum 'Purdy's No. 70-1' flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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aka Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobweb', Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobwebs', Cobweb Hens & Chicks, Cobweb Houseleek

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 3"-4"

Width: 4"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - low
Photo of Sempervivum arachnoideum foliage by plant lust
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