Sempervivum montanum subsp. stiriacum (Mountain Houseleek, Anomalous Houseleek)


Botanical Information

FamilyCrassulaceae
GenusSempervivum
Speciesmontanum
Subspeciesstiriacum
CategoryPerennials
OriginEurope.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone2 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20
Temperature (°F)-20
Height5 - 10 cm
Spread20 - 30 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

ShapeMat-forming.
PropagationOffsets.
CultivationPlant in full sun to full shade in dry, well-draining loamy or sandy soil of any pH level.
PestsNone known.
Notable SpecimensUniversity of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionTightly woven rosettes of pinnate succulent leaves that are narrower in thickness than its cousins.
Flower DescriptionShowy cymes that bloom on flowering bodies.
Colour DescriptionFoliage can vary in colour from vivid lime green to medium and even a darker reddish-green. Tips of foliage can be crimson red in colour. Blooms vary from lavender to rosy pink to violet.
Texture DescriptionSmooth.

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