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Sempervivum calcareum 'Maroon Queen'
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 2"-4"
- W: 4"-12"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Sempervivum calcareum 'Maroon Queen' plant details
Sempervivum calcareum 'Maroon Queen' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue, burgundy and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum calcareum 'Maroon Queen'
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, burgundy and green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum calcareum 'Maroon Queen'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Sempervivum calcareum 'Maroon Queen'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
- burgundy
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 4"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
3b-9b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 5"-8"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 4"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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