Sempervivum 'Saturn'

Also Known As

Hens and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 3"-6"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Sempervivum 'Saturn' plant details

Sempervivum 'Saturn' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Saturn'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 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 'Saturn'

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

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Rosettes of green & redish-pink tones.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

In our area they're really quite easy to grow, though I understand that in some of the drier and hotter areas they can present a bit of a challenge. Being alpine plants they like good drainage and look their best when planted in a strata which isn't overly fertile.