Sempervivum arachnoideum ssp tomentosum 'Stansfieldii'

Also Known As

Sempervivum arachnoideum ssp tomentosum 'Stansfield'
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Houseleeks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 2"
W: 6"

planting zones

4a-9b

Sempervivum arachnoideum ssp tomentosum 'Stansfieldii' plant details

Sempervivum arachnoideum ssp tomentosum 'Stansfieldii' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and white 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 and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum arachnoideum ssp tomentosum 'Stansfieldii'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum arachnoideum ssp tomentosum 'Stansfieldii'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Historic garden plant with succulent foliage. Forms a compact mat of flat-topped green and red rosettes with dense white webbing connecting the small leaves.