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Sempervivum 'Baby Star'
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 1"-2"
- W: 1"-12"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Sempervivum 'Baby Star' plant details
Sempervivum 'Baby Star' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with bronze, green and red foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. 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, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Baby Star'
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen bronze, green and red
- Mature size: 1 IN - 12 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 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 'Baby Star'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Sempervivum 'Baby Star'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- bronze
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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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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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 2"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Hens and Chicks
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4b-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 3"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 1"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 4"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - low
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