Sempervivum 'Fair Lady'

Also Known As

Fair Lady House Leek
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Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 3"
W: 6"

planting zones

5a-10b

Sempervivum 'Fair Lady' plant details

Sempervivum 'Fair Lady' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and red 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 'Fair Lady'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 3 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: alpine, container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Fair Lady'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another eye-catching houseleek selection with medium-sized rosettes of dark green with red tips and fine hairs along the leaf edges. Short spikes of pastel flowers appear in summer. Full sun and drought tolerant. Tolerates poor but well-drained soil. Frost hardy to USDA zone 5 or lower.