Sempervivum globiferum ssp. arenarium

Also Known As

Jovibarba hirta ssp. arenaria
Miniature Hens and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 2"
W: 6"

planting zones

5a-9b

Sempervivum globiferum ssp. arenarium plant details

Sempervivum globiferum ssp. arenarium is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In summer flowers emerge. 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. arenarium

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 2 IN tall
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum globiferum ssp. arenarium

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Teeny teeny rosettes of green foliage multiply and spread by short stolons…foliage takes on reddish tones with cooler temperatures. no more than 2" tall and spreads freely. Excellent miniature for trough gardens! shipping 2" pots.

By: Avant Gardens

Gardening facts about Sempervivum globiferum ssp. arenarium plant

How to Grow Sempervivum globiferum ssp. arenarium

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty

Features

Foliage Color
- red
- green
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 1"-4"

Width: 5"-10"

sun - mostly sun
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