Sempervivum braunii hort.

Also Known As

Sempervivum 'Braunii'
Braunii Hen and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 3"
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-9b

Sempervivum braunii hort. plant details

Sempervivum braunii hort. is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum braunii hort.

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 3 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 braunii hort.

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rich green, evergreen succulent rosettes display maroon leaf tips in cooler weather. Forms spreading clumps by offsets. Sempervivums grow best in well-drained, gravelly soil that is not wet in winter. Drought tolerant. Requires little water once established. Green rosettes with deep red tips. Zn 4.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Gardening facts about Sempervivum braunii hort. plant

How to Grow Sempervivum braunii hort.

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty

Features

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

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1"-4"

Width: 5"-10"

sun - mostly sun
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Photo of Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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