Sempervivum globiferum ssp. hirtum 'Hedgehog'

Also Known As

Jovibarba hirta 'Hedgehog'
Hens and Chicks
House Leeks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 2"-4"
W: 3"-12"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Sempervivum globiferum ssp. hirtum 'Hedgehog' plant details

Sempervivum globiferum ssp. hirtum 'Hedgehog' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy and green 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. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum globiferum ssp. hirtum 'Hedgehog'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
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 globiferum ssp. hirtum 'Hedgehog'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Jovibarba hirta ‘Hedgehog’ is a rosette-forming, hardy evergreen perennial that displays small, round, green rosettes that open to a purple blush. The offsets grow loosely on the mother plant and have a tendency to ‘roll’ from the plant.