Sempervivum tectorum
HOUSELEEK
Crassulaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Flowers: red-purple

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: blue-green; tipped red; spiral leaf arrangement
 
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Sempervivum tectorum
HOUSELEEK
Crassulaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: red-purple

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: blue-green; tipped red; spiral leaf arrangement


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits alpine, contemporary & dry style designs

Uses: accents, border, mass planting, hanging basket, informal edging, pot, crevice, between pavers, fire retardant

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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