Sempervivum tectorum 'Silverine'
Houseleeks
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Houseleeks (Sempervivum tectorum 'Silverine') - Description
Sempervivum tectorum 'Silverine' has a graduated reddish-purple color at the base of the plant and pointed silvery-green leaves which may vary in color from season to season. In mid-summer, deep pink flowers appear on short leafy stalks. 'Silverine' consists of one large rosette (the "hen") and many smaller rosettes (the "chicks") and are the perfect plants for hot, dry, sunny locations.
Houseleeks (Sempervivum tectorum 'Silverine') - Blooming
In summer, the full-grown rosettes (hens) produce a loose panicle of small pink, purplish, or white star-shaped flowers somewhat resembling daisies. The hens die after flowering.
Houseleeks (Sempervivum tectorum 'Silverine') - Growth
Rosette-forming perennials with succulent, evergreen leaves. They spread slowly to form low, dense mats by producing new offsets at the end of runners. Does best in full sun.
Houseleeks (Sempervivum tectorum 'Silverine') - Planting
Divide clumps or pick off individual "chicks" and plant them anytime during the primary growing season (spring and early summer). Sow seeds in an area that is protected from the cold. Do this in the spring.
Houseleeks (Sempervivum tectorum 'Silverine') - Pest
Prone to Endophyllum rust.
Houseleeks (Sempervivum tectorum 'Silverine') - Interesting facts
Members of the genus Sempervivum are often times covered with a web of hairs, or trichomes, which form a mat over the plant. These mats of hairs are mostly white, which provides a reflective barrier that prevents excessive absorption of solar radiation. If the plant absorbs too much light it can overheat and as a result will suffer. The mats of hairs also provide a boundary of air around the surface of the plants which can decrease the rate of water loss from the plants. The genus Sempervivum is in the family Crassulaceae. This family is known to have a special type of metabolism that combats excess water loss. The webs of hairs are another anatomical feature used to prevent high rates of water loss.
Houseleeks (Sempervivum tectorum 'Silverine') - Soil and irrigation
Poor to average, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant.
