Sempervivum 'Metallicum'
Also Known As
- Sempervivum 'Metalicum'
- Metalicum Hens and Chicks
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 4"
- W: 4"-8"
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Sempervivum 'Metallicum' plant details
Sempervivum 'Metallicum' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue, green and pink foliage. In summer orange 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 'Metallicum'
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, green and pink
- Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Metallicum'
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Metallicum' plant
How to Grow Sempervivum 'Metallicum'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- pink
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
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- regular - drought tolerant
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Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
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- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 4"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 4"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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