Photo by Patricia Cunningham
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Sempervivum 'Red Nails'
Also Known As
- Red Nails Hen & Chicks
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 2"-4"
- W: 4"-8"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Sempervivum 'Red Nails' plant details
Sempervivum 'Red Nails' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Red Nails'
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Red Nails'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Sempervivum 'Red Nails'
By: Patricia Cunningham
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Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Red Nails' plant
How to Grow Sempervivum 'Red Nails'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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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: 2"-4"
Width: 4"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 5"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
3b-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 4"-8"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Sempervivum calcareum 'Monstrosum'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 4"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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