Red Cobweb Hens and Chicks
Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum'
SKU
06997
Tiny gray-green rosettes are covered with fine cobweb-like hairs. Spreads slowly to make a dense mat. Foliage flushes red in spring; deep pink flowers appear in summer. This drought tolerant perennial is perfect for planting in crevices of stone walkways and walls. Attractive in containers. Evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | sem-per-VEE-vum a-rak-NOY-dee-um RU-brum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow spreader to 4 inches tall, 12 inches wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring and Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Rock Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Provide loose, well-drained soil. Once established, needs only occasional watering. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. As an indoor plant locate near a source of bright light.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-10
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