the tough and wild original with large green, purple-tipped, rosettes
sempervivum tectorum
aka Roof houseleek, Jupiter’s beard
- evergreen perennial succulent
- the tough wild species
- rosette forming
- glaucous green leaves tipped red
- readily offsets
- red-purple flowers in summer
H 10cm
S
full sun
well-drained
Notes: Purchased April 2021 from Succulents by post to revitalize the succulent potted garden
Info: S.tectorum (Latin ‘roof’) refers to ancient custom of being planted on house roofs as protection against lightning
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