Sempervivum arachnoideum ssp. tomentosum

cobweb hen and chicks or cobweb houseleek

Family	Crassulaceae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 2a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	10 - 15 cm (4 - 6 in)
Spread	15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	low to average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The herbaceous perennial Sempervivum arachnoideum ssp. tomentosum (cobweb hen and chicks) bears light pink flowers during early summer to late summer. The foliage is pastel green in colour and evergreen.
Typical Uses	Accent, alpine or rock garden, container, edging, ground cover and mass planting.
Special Characteristics	Sempervivum arachnoideum ssp. tomentosum tolerates drought and light foot traffic, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.