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Sempervivum arachnoideum subsp. tomentosum


Cobweb Hen-and-chicks

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.490.130


Among the easiest plants to grow, Hen-and-chicks tolerate heat, drought and neglect with style. Useful in rock gardens, container gardens of all types, rooftop gardens and rock walls. Hundreds of varieties exist. All types form a low cushion or carpet of fleshy leaves, tiny new plants appearing in a circle around the mother in the middle. This selection has small rosettes of purplish leaves, heavily covered by a fine silver webbing. Short spikes of pastel flowers appear in summer. Easily increased by just removing the small baby rosettes and replanting in a new location at almost any time. After flowering, the mother rosette dies to leave room for the chicks: remove this by tugging gently at the base of the bloom stem.

Further details for
Sempervivum arachnoideum subsp. tomentosum

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Soil Type
Soil pH
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Flower Head Size
Height
   10-15 cm
   4-6 inches
Spread
   15-30 cm
   6-12 inches
Foot Traffic
  

Growth Rate
  












Sempervivum arachnoideum subsp. tomentosum


Cobweb Hen-and-chicks

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.490.130


Among the easiest plants to grow, Hen-and-chicks tolerate heat, drought and neglect with style. Useful in rock gardens, container gardens of all types, rooftop gardens and rock walls. Hundreds of varieties exist. All types form a low cushion or carpet of fleshy leaves, tiny new plants appearing in a circle around the mother in the middle. This selection has small rosettes of purplish leaves, heavily covered by a fine silver webbing. Short spikes of pastel flowers appear in summer. Easily increased by just removing the small baby rosettes and replanting in a new location at almost any time. After flowering, the mother rosette dies to leave room for the chicks: remove this by tugging gently at the base of the bloom stem.

Further details for
Sempervivum arachnoideum subsp. tomentosum

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Soil Type
Soil pH
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Flower Head Size
Height
   10-15 cm
   4-6 inches
Spread
   15-30 cm
   6-12 inches
Foot Traffic
  

Growth Rate