Get creative with Sempervivum
John Sauer of Ngena Succulents replies It’s not unusual to get confused! There are three different types of succulents that form similar rosettes: , and . leaves are softer and not as rigidly fleshy as , and havemultiplies quickly, tolerates the cold (being an alpine plant), and has shallow roots that make it ideal for planting in shallow bowls or troughs, in-between pavers or bricks, in loffel stones, hollowed tree trunks, cupcake baking trays, or any other quirky containers. In small gardens or beds, let the plants spread and form a mat-like groundcover or edging in front of taller succulents. Here are some ideas:
