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Sempervivum 'Topaz'

Also Known As

Topaz House Leek

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 6"
W: 12"

planting zones

3a-10b

Sempervivum 'Topaz' plant details

Sempervivum 'Topaz' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue and red foliage. 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, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Topaz'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and red
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Topaz'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 3. Gray-green leaves shaded with rosy-pink.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Older selection of house leek with blue-gray leaves with rosy-purple leaf tips. Rosettes can reach medium size, around 3-4" across, and multiply to form small colonies with relative ease and quickness. Excellent choice for a rockery or on a garden wall or rooftop. Full sun for best color. Tolerates poor but well-drained soil. Frost hardy to USDA zone 3. Low water.

By: Cistus Nursery

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How to Grow Sempervivum 'Topaz'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- red
- blue
Wildlife
- bees
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous

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Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum'

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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