Red houseleek (Sempervivum erythraeum) is a plant of succulent leaves that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant is commonly known as red houseleek.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: red houseleek
Scientific name: Sempervivum erythraeum
Plant type: Cactus / Succulent
Habit: Mat forming
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Red houseleek (Sempervivum erythraeum) – H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
