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Sempervivum 'Firebird'
Also Known As
- Sempervivum 'Fire Bird'
- Hens and Chicks
- House Leeks
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 3"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 3a-10b
Sempervivum 'Firebird' plant details
Sempervivum 'Firebird' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with red 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 water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Firebird'
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen red
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 3 IN tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Firebird'
- USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Firebird' plant
How to Grow Sempervivum 'Firebird'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- red
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 3"
Width: 6"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Rachael Hens & Chicks
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 2"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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