Sempervivum Chick Charms® Autumn Apple

Scientific Name: Sempervivum 'Dakota'

Also Known As

Chick Charms® Autumn Apple Hens & Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 3"-4"
W: 4"-12"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Sempervivum Chick Charms® Autumn Apple plant details

Sempervivum Chick Charms® Autumn Apple is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy, chartreuse, green and purple 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 Chick Charms® Autumn Apple

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, chartreuse, green and purple
Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 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 Chick Charms® Autumn Apple

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Historic garden plant with succulent foliage. Features brilliant, fast growing, olive green rosettes with intense burgundy to red apple margins that become more significant in cooler weather. Hens & Chicks grow best in well-drained, gravelly soil that is not wet in winter. Drought tolerant. Requires little water once established. Great in containers and rock gardens.