Sempervivum 'Dream Catcher'

Also Known As

Dream Catcher Hens & Chicks
Hen-and-chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 4"-8"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

4a-11

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Sempervivum 'Dream Catcher' plant details

Sempervivum 'Dream Catcher' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Dream Catcher'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: alpine, container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, long-lived, mass-planting, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Dream Catcher'

USDA Zones: 4a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sempervivum ‘Dream Catcher’ forms rosettes of succulent, cherry red to burgundy leaves, changing to dark green with purple highlights in cool weather. Displays pastel pink flowers.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Dark maroon leaves held tightly in small rosettes make this succulent a striking addition to the rock wall, outdoor container, hellstrip, or random little nooks and/or crannies. Offsets little chicks to form small colonies that are easily divided. For sun to part shade in any soil that drains well. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.