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Sempervivum 'Red Ruby'

Also Known As

  • Hens and Chicks
  • House Leeks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 1-12

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Sempervivum 'Red Ruby' plant details

Sempervivum 'Red Ruby' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy and 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 'Red Ruby'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy and 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 'Red Ruby'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Red Ruby' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Red Ruby'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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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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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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