Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Sempervivum 'Green Wheel'
Green Wheel Hens and Chicks
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Height
- 3 in to 6 in
- Width
- 8 in to 12 in
- Flower color
- Star shaped pink flowers borne on upright stems above the rosettes
- Foliage color
- Bright green rosettes with tightly packed leaves and a symmetrical form
- Bloom time
- Summer
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low once established
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent rosettes after flowering and divide offsets as needed
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Bees, butterflies and pollinators attracted to nectar and pollen rich flowers
About this plant
Sempervivum 'Green Wheel' produces star-shaped clusters of pink flowers in summer, rising above the foliage on sturdy stems and attracting bees and other pollinators. Thick, fleshy leaves are arranged in symmetrical green rosettes with pointed tips, forming a dense carpet. The evergreen foliage maintains its neat appearance through the seasons, while the flowering stems add height and texture before the mature rosettes complete their life cycle.
Originating from hybrid breeding based on species native to the mountains of Europe, this cultivar reflects selection focused on ornamental form and year-round appeal. It is well suited to rock gardens, troughs, containers, and crevice plantings, where its sculptural rosettes and spreading habit provide lasting texture and seasonal interest.
Works well in
Rock Gardens · Containers · Pathways & Walkways · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Candytufts · Rockroses · Penstemon · Yarrows · Thymes · Feather reed grass
Design tip
Repeat the geometric rosettes throughout the planting to establish rhythm and a sense of order among natural stone. Contrast their sculptural form with soft grasses and mounding perennials to create an alpine-inspired garden filled with texture and balance.
