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Sempervivum 'Black Mini'

Also Known As

  • Black Mini Hen and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Sempervivum 'Black Mini' plant details

    Sempervivum 'Black Mini' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with black, 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 occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Black Mini'

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen black, green and red
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Black Mini'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 4. Green centers with dark black red tips

    Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Black Mini' plant

    How to Grow Sempervivum 'Black Mini'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun
    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant
    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • green
      • black
    • Flower Color

      • pink
    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant
    • Flower Season

      • summer
    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Width: 5"-10"

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    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Zones

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    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Zones

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