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Sempervivum 'Virgil'
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 4"-9"
- W: 6"-18"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Sempervivum 'Virgil' plant details
Sempervivum 'Virgil' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue and purple foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and butterflies 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, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Virgil'
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and purple
- Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 9 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Virgil'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Sempervivum 'Virgil'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
- purple
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 1"-4"
Width: 5"-10"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
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Width: 2"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
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Size
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Width: 3"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
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Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 1"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 4"
- sun - mostly sun
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