Sempervivum ‘Silver Thaw’

Posted by: Cassidy Tuttle | Updated: March 29, 2022

This silvery-green succulent has leaves that turn purple when stressed. The edges of the leaves are covered in small hairs, which can give it a spiderweb appearance. Although it is monocarpic, it blooms with pink flowers before it dies.

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Quick Look:

Partial sun to partial shade
Typical water needs for a succulent
Plant grows up to 3″ (7.6 cm) tall
Plant grows up to 3″ (7.6 cm) wide
Zone 5a (Minimum -20°F | -28.8° C)
Winter hardy
Propagation by offsets
Generally non-toxic to people and pets
Winter Dormant

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Care and Propagation Information

General Care for Sempervivum ‘Silver Thaw'

Sempervivum ‘Silver Thaw' is a great addition to rock gardens or xeriscaped yards. It is deer resistant, and when it flowers, its blossoms attract bees and butterflies.

Watering

Sempervivum ‘Silver Thaw' has typical watering needs for a succulent. It's best to use the “soak and dry” method, and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Where to Plant

Sempervivum ‘Silver Thaw' is cold hardy to -20°F (-28.8°C), and will over-winter well under a blanket of snow. It does well in partial sun to partial shade. Not suited for indoor growing.

How to Propagate Sempervivum ‘Silver Thaw'

‘Silver Thaw’ will produce small rosette offsets. Cut the offsets off from the main stem with a sharp, sterile knife or scissors. Allow the offsets to dry for one to two days before laying on well-draining soil.

Please note that ‘Silver Thaw’ will not come true from seed.