Sempervivum cistaceum 'Commander Hay'

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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9

Deep red succulent leaves with green tips form rosettes and spread by producing offsets. Pink tinted, green flowers are borne atop tall spikes in summer. Perfect for containers, rock gardens and walkways.

Height

3-8 Inches

Spread

15 Inches

Color

Pink/Red

Interesting Notes

RHS Award of Merit winner.

Bloom Time

June-August

When to Divide

spring or fall

Good Companions

Rock Cress (Arabis blepharophylla), Calamint (Calamintha nepeta var. nepeta), Fall Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum ), White Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Moss Phlox (Groundcover- Phlox subulata), Dwarf Beaded Iris (Iris ), Dwarf Zebra Grass (Miscanthus sinensis), Stonecrop (Sedum x)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
• Ground Cover
• Crafts
• Evergreen
• Containers
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Maroon
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
Soil Moisture Preference
• Well-drained