About
Jovibarba hirta, the hairy houseleek, is a mat-forming, evergreen alpine perennial with compact rosettes of dark-green, fleshy leaves with shades of red. Pale-yellow to greenish, bell-shaped flowers are produced in summer. A neat and ornamental succulent for a sunny rock garden, trough or wall crevice.
About the genus
Jovibarba are rosette-forming perennial succulents producing compact, architectural rosettes of fleshy, water-storing leaves and pale greenish-yellow or yellow, bell-shaped flowers in summer. Grown mainly for their architectural, colourful foliage in sunny, very well-drained positions.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Cactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants, Palms
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, gritty, well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. Suitable for rock garden, scree bed, wall crevice, trough or alpine house
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by offsets in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevil
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free