Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (AT) Austria |
Origin of name: | Dedicated to the botanist Franz Hausmann |
History of species or Cultivar: | Generally regarded as a hybrid of S. arachnoideum x S. tectorum from the mountains of Tyrol. |
Size: | Small 1/2" to 2 1/2" |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other: The soil type will depend on what your weather conditions are like. Just make sure it drains well. |
Foliage: | Fuzzy: furry |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Containers |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Toxicity: | Low risk None Possible skin irritant to some people |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Very Light Green |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: It may be several years before it blooms |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Stratify seeds: Stratifying seeds may improve germination, but is not required Needs specific temperature Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Monocarpic Goes Dormant |
Parentage: | Sempervivum arachnoideum subsp. arachnoideum x Sempervivum montanum subsp. montanum |
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