Hi -
Len Lehman here!

Can anyone in ths forum tell me what is the smallest semp variety. Am making a trough with miniature plants(i,e, Viloa uakushamira nana- the smallest violet) and would like to use some semps with it!
ThANKS
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Hi Len,
There are several very small semps, all seem to be arachnoideum types. Here are a few.





I hope this was helpful Len? Sure would like to see your trough and the tiny violet.

'Bronze Plastic' is one of the smallest cultivars I have which is not an arachnoideum type.

Here's my smallest of the small. I thought it would grow out more and maybe it will. But for this year it has chosen instead to divide.



From the breeder:

Volkmar Schara - 2015
Sempervivum 'Sweet Little Tears' is a small, completely quiet house root, which pleases me especially in the summer months. The small rosettes quickly form dense cushions. They reach a diameter of about 4cm and sprouted willingly. The leaves have a very delicate pastel basic color and in the rosette center forms a striking light green heart. In summer, the leaf centers present in bright red colors, which give the plant a very special charm. The small flower stems have an intense coloring. The flowers are very close to you and look very colorful due to the white flower edges. The dense cushions are quite insensitive and get along well with great dryness.

Thank you all for suggestions- now to find sources

Oh, I forgot about 'California' and 'Giftswerg'. Both are tiny and form nice colonies.

Thank you for sharing those varieties, Lynn!

'California' and 'Giftswerg' added to my list!

ooo - I like that (Sempervivum arachnoideum (bryoides))!

Glad you like them Jesse.

Christie, bryoides is really a sweet, tiny semp. It will even grow up, over and around things.

I would add Pygmalion and Hurricane to this list too. Both have been good growers and came through last summer's heat and drought like a trooper. Denise's Cobweb produces lots of fasciated rosettes that are fun too.

Kevin