Sempervivum 'Triste'

Also Known As

Hens & Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 4"
W: 12"

planting zones

5a-11

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Sempervivum 'Triste' plant details

Sempervivum 'Triste' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with purple, red and variegated foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous 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 'Triste'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen purple, red and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Triste'

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sempervivum 'Triste' features large succulent rosettes of long, elegant, pointed leaves with dark reddish-purple tips. A vigorous grower producing offsets to make large, bold clumps. Hens & Chicks grow best in well-drained, gravelly soil that is not wet in winter. They are drought tolerant, requiring little water once established.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

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Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Triste' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Triste'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- red
- purple
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous

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Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum'

aka Sempervivum 'Red Cobweb', Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Red Cobweb', Cobweb Houseleek, Hens and Chickens, Rubrum Hen and Chicks

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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