Sempervivum pittonii
Sempervivum pittonii Schott, Nyman & Kotschy
Sempervivum pittonii, known as the Pittoni houseleek, is a flowering plant species in the genus Sempervivum, part of the Crassulaceae family. It is native to the eastern Alps in Austria and is found only on serpentine rock in two mountains in Styria. This perennial, cold-hardy, rosette-forming succulent has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Description
Sempervivum pittonii, described by Schott, Nyman, and Kotschy in 1854, is a local endemic of Styria, Austria. It is adapted to grow exclusively on serpentine rock, making it a specialized and geographically restricted species. As a member of the Crassulaceae family, it shares characteristics with other stonecrops, such as fleshy leaves arranged in rosettes. The plant is cold hardy and has been recognized for its horticultural value with the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Distribution
Austria