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Sempervivum 'Soft Line'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 4"-8"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Sempervivum 'Soft Line' plant details

Sempervivum 'Soft Line' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy and green foliage. In summer chartreuse, green and red 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, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Soft Line'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse, green and red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Soft Line'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sempervivum ‘Soft Line’ features rosettes entirely covered in soft, downy hairs, creating a dove grey look. Pink tints add seasonal interest. Stalks with light pink flowers rise from the mature plants in Summer. Forms dense colonies by offsets.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Soft Line' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Soft Line'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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