Red Cobweb Hens and Chicks

Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Red Cobweb'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Cactus or Succulent
Plant Family: Crassulaceae
Plant Description: A slow growing, dense mat of gray-green rosettes that are covered in light cobweb-like hairs. The spring gives the foliage a flush of red, with deep pink flowers following in summer. The unique foliage and habit of these Hens and Chicks will provide interest in rock gardens, containers and in-between path stones. After the mature rosettes bloom, they will die, but the younger rosettes will continue to grow and help fill the area and gaps.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Succulent
Plant Care: Succulent (perennials with fleshy leaves and no spines): Remove dead leaves and stems. Succulents with stems that die back in the fall may be left for winter interest or removed once dried. Trim as necessary to retain a desirable shape.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 4" tall and 12" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Gray-green, Multicolored, Red
Bloom Colors: Pink
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jul

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 4 to 10
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

  • Localscapes Path
    • Park Strip #8
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter