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Sempervivum 'Dark Beauty'

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 'Dark Beauty' (hen and chicks) produces light pink blossoms during early summer to late summer. This plant has evergreen foliage that is medium orange and black in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, container, edging, ground cover and mass planting.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.