Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: ANDRE SMITS
Country of Origin: (BE) Belgium
Year of registration: 1993
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: Webbing
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: It may be several years before it blooms
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Suitable for miniature gardens
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
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

Image
Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek
  • Live-forever
  • Cobweb Houseleek

Photo Gallery
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2018-04-06
Location: In backyard, Elk Grove, CA
Date: 2014-4-19
Cob web sempervivum archnaideun
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2017-09-07
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-05-29
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-06-19
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-05-07
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-05-15
Uploaded by sandnsea2
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-06-28
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Nov 11, 2009
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Sep 22, 2009 
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions
Location: my garden, zone 7a
Date: 2012-03-19
Comments:
  • Posted by sandnsea2 (Cape Cod, MA, USA - Zone 7a) on May 29, 2013 10:03 AM concerning plant:
    This plant is a rapid increaser for me and is fast becoming a favorite arachnoideum type.

    Pretty growth habit.

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