Sempervivum 'Silberspitz'

Also Known As

Silberspitz House Leek

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 6"
W: 12"

planting zones

6a-10b

Sempervivum 'Silberspitz' plant details

Sempervivum 'Silberspitz' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue, green and red foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Silberspitz'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Silberspitz'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A medium size Sempervivum with dark red edges. Good multiplier in the garden. Perfect for rockeries, as a massed groundcover, or in trough gardens. Full sun to part shade with some summer water once in awhile for best performance. Easy and fun. An über-hardy succulent. USDA zone 6.