Project Description
Sempervivum ‘Thayne'
This beautiful cold hardy succulent has a green center with red edges, becoming more vibrant in the cold. Although it is monocarpic, it will take several years before it blooms. Watch for pink flowers when it does.
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Full sun to partial shade
Not suited for indoor growing
Typical water needs for a succulent
Plant grows up to 3″ (7.6 cm) tall
Plant grows up to 6″ (15 cm) wide
Zone 4a (Minimum -30° F | -34.4° C)
Cold hardy
Propagation by offsets
Generally non-toxic
Winter Dormant
Care and Propagation Information
General Care for Sempervivum ‘Thayne'
Sempervivum ‘Thayne' is an excellent addition to rock gardens and xeriscaped yards as a groundcover. It also grows well in container gardens. It is deer resistant.
Watering
Sempervivum ‘Thayne' 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
‘Thayne' is cold hardy, and able to withstand extreme cold temperatures down to -30°F (-34.4° C). It does well in full to partial sun.
Plant in an area of your garden that gets 6 hours of sunlight a day. It is not suited for indoor growing.
Pairs Well With
How to propagate Sempervivum ‘Thayne'
Sempervivum ‘Thayne' is propagated by offsets. It will not grow true from seed.
Offsets
‘Thayne’ 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.
Flowering Information
‘Thayne’ is monocarpic, meaning that it blooms once and then dies. It can take several years before ‘Thayne’ flowers. Flowering usually occurs in the late summer or fall.
Flowers attract bees and butterflies.
Additional information
This succulent is deer-resistant, making it a great addition to your garden.
