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

Sempervivumarachnoideum

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Sempervivum (sem-per-VEE-vum)
Species
arachnoideum (a-rak-NOY-dee-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
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:

San Leandro, California

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania

El Paso, Texas

South Jordan, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Prosperity, SC (Zone 7b) | August 2011 | positive

We have spread an few of these around in a couple small containers through the garden..TY SMG

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

I don't have a picture at this time that will compare to the one that PotEmUp put out there. That is just absolutely perfect. The only th...Read More

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