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Sempervivum calcareum 'Sir William Lawrence'

Family Crassulaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 10 - 20 cm (4 - 8 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 Sempervivum calcareum 'Sir William Lawrence' (hen and chicks) bears light pink blooms during early summer to late summer. This plant has medium orange and deep green foliage that is evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover and mass planting.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.