Houseleek
Sempervivum 'Commander Hay'
Genus: Sempervivum
Cultivar: 'Commander Hay'
The latin translation of the Genus name refers to how the Houseleek always looks full of life, never appearing to have a dormant period.
Category: Perennials
Height: 0.10 m (10 cm)
Spread: 0.10 m (10 cm)
Form: Succulent perennial
Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Soil Type: Poor to moderately fertile soil, needs to be very well drained.
Drought Tolerance: Drought tolerant (when established)
This succulent evergee perennial produces rosettes about 10cm circumference but as the phot shows it forms large groups of these rosettes. Excellent plant for the rock garden. Deep reddish-purple leaves, reddish purple flowers in Summer.
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