Photo of Sempervivum 'Saturn' foliage by Kara Nursery

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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.
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.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Saturn' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Saturn'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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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
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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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aka Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobweb', Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobwebs', Cobweb Hens & Chicks, Cobweb Houseleek

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 3"-4"

Width: 4"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - low
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