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Sempervivum 'Purple 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 20 - 30 cm (8 - 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 This plant has evergreen foliage that is greyish magenta and greyish green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting and small or miniature planting.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought, salt and light foot traffic.