Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Country of Origin: (RO) Romania
Origin of name: Originally introduced as S. marmoreum f. brunneifolium, L. R. Praeger 1932 / S. marmoreum 'Brunneifolium' / syn. S. marmoreum f. brunneifolium Praeger
Other Details: Very prolific
History of species or Cultivar: Erwin Geiger: This attractive shape was picked up by Degen at the Trikule Castle near the village of Svinitza in Romania (formerly part of South Hungary): unique uniformly brown-colored rosettes that turn reddish brown during winter.
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.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Easy to find
Origin: Near Tricule (aka Trikule) Fortress, near the village of Svinița (formerly Svinitza), Romania.
Source: North Hills Nursery
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: Unusual foliage color
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: Tolerates poor soil
Monocarpic
Goes Dormant
Child plants: 2 child plants

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Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Sempervivum marmoreum subsp. marmoreum
  • Synonym: Sempervivum schlehanii
  • Synonym: Sempervivum marmoreum var. angustissimum

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