Sempervivum calcareum 'Limelight'
Also Known As
- Limelight Hens and Chicks
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 4"
- W: 4"-8"
planting zones
- 2a-9b
Sempervivum calcareum 'Limelight' plant details
Sempervivum calcareum 'Limelight' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and pink foliage. In summer coral flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum calcareum 'Limelight'
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and pink
- Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN tall
- Flowers: coral blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum calcareum 'Limelight'
- USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Sempervivum calcareum 'Limelight' plant
How to Grow Sempervivum calcareum 'Limelight'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- pink
- green
Flower Color
- coral
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
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Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 4"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-8"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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