Photo of Sempervivum 'Pacific Shadows' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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Sempervivum 'Pacific Shadows'

Also Known As

  • Hens & Chicks
  • Pacific Shadows House Leek

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-4"
  • W: 6"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Sempervivum 'Pacific Shadows' plant details

Sempervivum 'Pacific Shadows' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Pacific Shadows'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy
Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 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 'Pacific Shadows'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Pointed rosettes of burgundy foliage.
Sweet sempervivum, with red-burgundy leaves in a small rosette, to 2.5" in diameter, the leaves curling outwards from a tightly formed center. Full sun to light shade in well-drained soil is best. These are drought tolerant but make a better showing with summer moisture. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Pacific Shadows' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Pacific Shadows'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1"-4"

Width: 5"-10"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1"-2"

Width: 2"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 3"-18"

  • sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 1"-3"

Width: 1"-6"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

Height: 3"-4"

Width: 4"

  • sun - mostly sun
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