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Sempervivum 'Green Wheel'

Family Crassulaceae
Plant Type cactus
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 10 - 15 cm (4 - 6 in)
Spread 10 - 50 cm (4 - 20 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Sempervivum 'Green Wheel' (hen and chicks) bears showy, light pink and fragrant blossoms during late spring to early summer. This cactus is rosette in form and has medium green and medium green foliage that is showy, matte, coarse textured and evergreen. The stems are showy.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, container and edging.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Sempervivum 'Green Wheel' . Sempervivum 'Green Wheel' is tolerant of drought.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Sempervivum 'Green Wheel' (hen and chicks) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.