Sempervivum 'Bronco'

Also Known As

Bronco House Leek
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Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 3"
W: 8"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Sempervivum 'Bronco' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Bronco'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and purple
Mature size: 8 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 'Bronco'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Dark green leaves with purple edges.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A showy house leek with green leaves dipped in deep purple. Rosettes are medium-sized, 3-4", and produce offsets quickly and abundantly. Excellent addition to the rock garden or in wall crevices or as a rooftop planting. Soil can be poor as long as it's well-drained. Full sun for best color. Frost hardy to USDA zone 4. Blooms on thin stalks in summer.