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Sempervivum kosaninii
Also Known As
- Hen and Chicks
- Houseleek
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Sempervivum kosaninii plant details
Sempervivum kosaninii is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum kosaninii
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum kosaninii
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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Gardening facts about Sempervivum kosaninii plant
How to Grow Sempervivum kosaninii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 4"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 5"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
3b-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 4"-8"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Sempervivum calcareum 'Monstrosum'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 4"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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