Sempervivum heuffelii 'Dante's Inferno'
Also Known As
- Jovibarba heufellii 'Dante's Inferno'
- Jovibarba heuffelii 'Dante's Inferno'
- Hens and Chicks
- House Leeks
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 4"
- W: 8"
planting zones
- 4a-10b
Sempervivum heuffelii 'Dante's Inferno' plant details
Sempervivum heuffelii 'Dante's Inferno' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy foliage. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum heuffelii 'Dante's Inferno'
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen burgundy
- Mature size: 8 IN wide, 4 IN tall
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, houseplant, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum heuffelii 'Dante's Inferno'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Gardening facts about Sempervivum heuffelii 'Dante's Inferno' plant
How to Grow Sempervivum heuffelii 'Dante's Inferno'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- burgundy
Wildlife
- bees
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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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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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
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
4b-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 3"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-10b
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
4a-8b
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 4"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - low
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