Sempervivum, Cobweb Houseleek, Spider Web Hens and Chicks 'Cobweb Joy'

Sempervivumarachnoideum

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Sempervivum (sem-per-VEE-vum)
Species
arachnoideum (a-rak-NOY-dee-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Washington, Illinois

Plainsboro, New Jersey

Albemarle, North Carolina

Sanford, North Carolina

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Napier, WV (Zone 5b) | November 2006 | positive

This is definitely a must have. I forced this plant in the greenhouse causing the stolons to elongate. Normally it is very compact with t...Read More

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