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Bloom Time

Summer, Fall

Scientific Classification

Phylum

Vascular plants

Class

Dicotyledons

Order

Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies

Family

Stonecrop

Genus

Houseleeks

Species

Roller

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Invasive

Potentially invasive

Exotic

No species reported

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Lighting

Full sun

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Temperature

5 45 ℃

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Roller

Sempervivum globiferum subsp. globiferum

Roller is a unique rosette-shaped succulent plant that produces small globular bulblets called 'rollers' around its base. These little 'rollers' can be planted and give rise to new plants. It is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal uses for treating various ailments.

Hardiness Zones

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