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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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
Botanical Pronunciation | sem-per-VEE-vum a-rak-NOY-dee-um RU-brum |
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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/Fire Wise, 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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