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Sempervivum 'Rubin'

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 'Rubin' (hen and chicks) bears light pink blossoms during early summer to late summer. The foliage is greyish green and bright red in colour and evergreen.
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.