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Sempervivum grandiflorum
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 1"-3"
- W: 1"-6"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Sempervivum grandiflorum plant details
Sempervivum grandiflorum is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy 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. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum grandiflorum
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 IN - 6 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum grandiflorum
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Sempervivum grandiflorum
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Sempervivum grandiflorum plant
How to Grow Sempervivum grandiflorum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones
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- occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Zones
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- sun - mostly sun
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