Sempervivum tectorum 'Braunii'
Houseleeks
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Houseleeks (Sempervivum tectorum 'Braunii') - Description
Sempervivum tectorum 'Braunii' is a unique plant which forms 2 inch wide rosettes with small, dark green leaves which are covered with fine white hairs. Their pointed tips may be brushed with red depending on the season and in mid-summer yellow flowers are produced on leafy stalks. 'Braunii' consists of one large rosette (the "hen") and sprouts many smaller rosettes (the "chicks"). This plant is perfect for planting in rock gardens and along stone walkways.
Houseleeks (Sempervivum tectorum 'Braunii') - 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 'Braunii') - 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 'Braunii') - 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 'Braunii') - Pest
Prone to Endophyllum rust.
Houseleeks (Sempervivum tectorum 'Braunii') - 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 'Braunii') - Soil and irrigation
Poor to average, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant.
