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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
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
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Gardening facts about Sempervivum globiferum ssp. hirtum 'Hedgehog' plant
How to Grow Sempervivum globiferum ssp. hirtum 'Hedgehog'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
See other plant types of Sempervivum for your garden
aka Sempervivum 'Red Cobweb', Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Red Cobweb', Cobweb Houseleek, Hens and Chickens, Rubrum Hen and Chicks
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 1"-4"
Width: 5"-10"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Sempervivum 'Borisii', Sempervivum borisii, Sempervivum borisii ssp. ciliosum, Sempervivum ciliosum var. borisii, Borisii Hen and Chicks, Hens and Chicks
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 2"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Hens and Chicks
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4b-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 3"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Purdy's No. 70-1 Hen and Chicks, Purdy's No. 70-1 Houseleek
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 1"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobweb', Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobwebs', Cobweb Hens & Chicks, Cobweb Houseleek
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 4"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - low
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