Sempervivum tectorum
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- sem-per-VEE-vum tek-TOR-um
- Description
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Sempervivum tectorum is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to the mountains of southern Europe, cultivated in the whole of Europe for its appearance and a Roman tradition claiming that it protects buildings against lightning strikes. Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates some light shade. Thrives in sandy or gravelly soils. Tolerates poor soils and some drought. Needs sharp soil drainage to perform well. Avoid overwatering. Plants spread by offsets to form colonies. Individual rosettes die after bloom and should be removed from the garden at that time. This plant is moderately salt tolerant.
Sempervivum tectorum works great in the rock garden, border front, rock crevices, along stone walls, small area ground cover, edging or foundations. Containers. Best when planted in groups or massed as a ground cover.
Propagation: Offsets
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Sempervivum
- Species:
- tectorum
- Family:
- Crassulaceae
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Southern Europe
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Sand
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Occasionally Dry
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 3a, 3b, 4b, 4a, 5b, 5a, 6b, 6a, 7a, 7b, 8b, 8a
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Purple/Lavender
- Red/Burgundy
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Gray/Silver
- Green
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Salt
