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    Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum'

    Also Known As

    • Sempervivum 'Red Cobweb'
    • Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Red Cobweb'
    • Cobweb Houseleek
    • Hens and Chickens
    • Rubrum Hen and Chicks

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 1"-4"
    • W: 5"-10"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum' plant details

    Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy, green and red foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. 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, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum'

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green and red
    Mature size: 5 IN - 10 IN - wide, 1 IN - 4 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 4 Evergreen cobwebby rosettes form large clumps of succulent, gray-green leaves covered in soft white hairs. Foliage turns red in the spring. Starry pink flowers. Drought tolerant. Hens & Chicks grow best in well-drained, gravelly soil that is not wet in winter. Drought tolerant. Requires little water once established.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    "Houseleeks", "Live Forever" and "Hens and Chicks" are among the common names for Sempervivum. 'Red Cobweb' is an eyecatching form with ruby tinted rosettes of foliage adorned with spider web like filaments.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum' plant

    How to Grow Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • green
      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Sempervivum ciliosum

    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
    Photo of Sempervivum ciliosum foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Sempervivum hybrids

    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
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    Sempervivum 'Purdy's No. 70-1'

    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
    Photo of Sempervivum 'Purdy's No. 70-1' flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Sempervivum arachnoideum

    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
    Photo of Sempervivum arachnoideum foliage by plant lust
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    Sempervivum grandiflorum

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1"-3"

    Width: 1"-6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Sempervivum grandiflorum close-up, flower, form by Stan Shebs
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