Status:
valid
Authors:
Haw.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Saxifrag. Enum. 2: 66 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441428
Common Names
- Sempervivum Grandiflorum
- Large-Flowered Houseleek
- Large-Flowered Sempervivum
Synonyms
- Sempervivum gaudinii Christ [unknown]
Description
Sempervivum grandiflorum (also called 'Large-flowered Houseleek', among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant native to the Eastern Alps. It has rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves that are green with a purple tinge, and small pink flowers. It grows in rocky crevices and on walls in alpine and subalpine regions.
Uses & Benefits
Sempervivum grandiflorum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as treating wounds and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sempervivum grandiflorum has small, star-shaped flowers and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sempervivum grandiflorum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F (-34°C). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.
Where to Find Sempervivum grandiflorum
Sempervivum grandiflorum is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Sempervivum grandiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sempervivum grandiflorum?
Sempervivum grandiflorum
What type of plant is Sempervivum grandiflorum?
Sempervivum grandiflorum is a succulent plant.
What is the ideal temperature range for Sempervivum grandiflorum?
Sempervivum grandiflorum prefers temperatures between 50-70°F (10-21°C).
Species in the Sempervivum genus
Sempervivum carpathicum,
Sempervivum brevipilum,
Sempervivum calcareum,
Sempervivum christii,
Sempervivum altum,
Sempervivum ingwersenii,
Sempervivum kosaninii,
Sempervivum ispartae,
Sempervivum alatum,
Sempervivum macedonicum,
Sempervivum marmoreum,
Sempervivum leucanthum,
Sempervivum annae,
Sempervivum arachnoideum,
Sempervivum ciliosum,
Sempervivum comollii,
Sempervivum balcanicum,
Sempervivum artvinense,
Sempervivum atlanticum,
Sempervivum atropatanum,
Sempervivum barbulatum,
Sempervivum ermanicum,
Sempervivum erythraeum,
Sempervivum feigeanum,
Sempervivum dzhavachischvilii,
Sempervivum funckii,
Sempervivum dolomiticum,
Sempervivum herfriedianum,
Sempervivum heuffelii,
Sempervivum gillianiae,
Sempervivum giuseppii,
Sempervivum globiferum,
Sempervivum grandiflorum,
Sempervivum davisii,
Sempervivum sosnowskyi,
Sempervivum rupicola,
Sempervivum thompsonianum,
Sempervivum staintonii,
Sempervivum stenopetalum,
Sempervivum tectorum,
Sempervivum morelianum,
Sempervivum ossetiense,
Sempervivum minus,
Sempervivum minutum,
Sempervivum montanum,
Sempervivum pumilum,
Sempervivum praegeri,
Sempervivum pisidicum,
Sempervivum pittonii,
Sempervivum wulfenii,
Species in the Crassulaceae family
Adromischus alstonii,
Adromischus bicolor,
Adromischus caryophyllaceus,
Adromischus cooperi,
Adromischus cristatus,
Adromischus diabolicus,
Adromischus fallax,
Adromischus filicaulis,
Adromischus hemisphericus,
Adromischus humilis,
Adromischus inamoenus,
Adromischus leucophyllus,
Adromischus liebenbergii,
Adromischus maculatus,
Adromischus mammillaris,
Adromischus marianae,
Adromischus maximus,
Adromischus montium-klinghardtii,
Adromischus nanus,
Adromischus phillipsiae,
Adromischus roaneanus,
Adromischus schuldtianus,
Adromischus sphenophyllus,
Adromischus subdistichus,
Adromischus subviridis,
Adromischus triflorus,
Adromischus trigynus,
Adromischus umbraticola,
Adromischus coleorum,
Adromischus cooperi,
Adromischus montium-klinghardtii,
Adromischus triflorus,
Aeonium loartei,
Aeonium uhlii,
Aeonium aguajilvense,
Aeonium aizoon,
Aeonium anagense,
Aeonium anagensis,
Aeonium appendiculatum,
Aeonium arboreum,
Aeonium aureum,
Aeonium balsamiferum,
Aeonium barbatum,
Aeonium beltranii,
Aeonium bollei,
Aeonium burchardii,
Aeonium canariense,
Aeonium castellodecorum,
Aeonium castello-paivae,
Aeonium ciliatum,