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Sempervivum 'Ohio Burgundy'

Also Known As

  • Ohio Burgundy Hens and Chicks
  • Ohio Burgundy Houseleek

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"-3"
  • W: 4"-8"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Sempervivum 'Ohio Burgundy' plant details

Sempervivum 'Ohio Burgundy' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with red foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Ohio Burgundy'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen red
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Ohio Burgundy'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This hardy sempervivum variety has a dusting of fine hair over burgundy leaves. Perfect for containers, rock gardens, as a ground cover, or anywhere else you can imagine.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Ohio Burgundy' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Ohio Burgundy'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • 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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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 3"-4"

Width: 4"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - low
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