Aptly named, this selection is icy blue-green in color, becoming flushed with rose towards the center especially in cooler weather. This elegant yet very hardy perennial has a unique cupped form and makes rounded rosettes.
Sempervivum is comprised of one large rosette called the "hen" which sprouts many smaller rosettes around it called "chicks". As the plants age, the "hen" may die out and be replaced by the "chicks". Plants can be divided easily at any time by pulling up some of the "chicks" and replanting them elsewhere.
This plant is particularly effective when planted in the cracks and crevices of stone walls or walkways. It is also very attractive in containers.
Height:
3.0-4.0 Inches
Spread:
6.0-8.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Foliage Color:
Blue shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Slow
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Ground Cover Salt Tolerant Small Miniature
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Sempervivum is the perfect plant for hot, dry, sunny locations with very well-drained soil. Though they can adapt to a variety of soil types, they perform best in gritty soil. If a groundcover effect is desired, space plants close together because they grow slowly.
The name Sempervivum means "live forever".
Height:
3.0-4.0 Inches
Spread:
6.0-8.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Foliage Color:
Blue shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Slow
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Ground Cover Salt Tolerant Small Miniature
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Sempervivum is the perfect plant for hot, dry, sunny locations with very well-drained soil. Though they can adapt to a variety of soil types, they perform best in gritty soil. If a groundcover effect is desired, space plants close together because they grow slowly.
The name Sempervivum means "live forever".
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