Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: Schleipfer
Country of Origin: (DE) Germany
Year of registration: 1975
Size: Medium 2 1/2" to 4"
Soil type: Dry
Well draining
Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Other: The soil type will depend on what your weather conditions are like. Just make sure it drains well.
Foliage: Cilia
Tufts: heavier in winter
Other: Pointed green leaves, nicely tipped with hair & shaded red center.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Easy to find
Source: SMG Succulent
Toxicity: Low risk
None
Possible skin irritant to some people

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: It may be several years before it blooms
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Stratify seeds: Stratifying seeds may improve germination, but is not required
Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Monocarpic

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Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek
  • Live-Forever

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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2020-03-08
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Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-03-09
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Feb 15, 2012

4/5/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Zone 4 Upper Midwest
Date: Jun 25, 2011
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2015-03-27
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Sep 2, 2011
Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon 
Date: 2015-03-14
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4/18/2010 PNW zone 8
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-08-20
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-08-19
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-07-13
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 22, 2012
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-05-30
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-06-22
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-07-26

2/16/2011 PNW, zone 8 new plant

3/28/2011 PNW, zone 8

5/30/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 5, 2012
Location: Zone 4 Upper Midwest
Date: Aug 20, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jan 12, 2013
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