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
Used with permission, all rights reserved
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
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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