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Sempervivum 'Salt Peanuts'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"-6"
  • W: 2"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Sempervivum 'Salt Peanuts' plant details

Sempervivum 'Salt Peanuts' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy, green and red foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. 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, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Salt Peanuts'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green and red
Mature size: 2 IN - 18 IN - wide, 1 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, crevice garden, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Salt Peanuts'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sempervivum ‘Salt Peanuts’ is an evergreen, rosette-forming succulent displaying green leaves that shift between bronzy orange, cherry red and dark maroon. The color is more pronounced in cold weather. Forms spreading clumps by offsets.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Salt Peanuts' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Salt Peanuts'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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