Buy Sempervivum 'Burning Star'

Also Known As

Burning Star Hens & Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 3"-5"
W: 5"-18"

planting zones

5a-10a

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Sempervivum 'Burning Star' plant details

Sempervivum 'Burning Star' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with bronze, 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 occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Burning Star'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, burgundy and green
Mature size: 5 IN - 18 IN - wide, 3 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Burning Star'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Amazingly variable and useful evergreen succulents from mostly limestone ranges of Europe, both species and selections abound many originating from here in the pacific northwest. From small cobweb clusters to large glossy rosettes in a range of colors, flowering in early to mid summer. Great in containers, troughs and along path edges. Dappled shade to sun in any decently drained soil. Periodic summer water where dry. All hardy in USDA zone 5, and many even hardier.