Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Country of Origin: (RU) Russia
Size: Other
Soil type: Dry
Well draining
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Foliage: Pink
Water: Very low
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Pests and Diseases: Other
Offsets per rosette: 21 to 30

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 2
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Other
Flower Color: Green
Flower Time: Fall
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Other
Inflorescence Type: Corymb
Suitable Locations: Street Tree
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Flood Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light: ent ae e amSnmtotuedispotdbrag ,iir s yoiuenigeirvmfrqstir n
Self fertile
Depth to plant seed
Suitable for wintersowing
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant
Conservation status: Extinct (EX)

Photo courtesy of Erwin Geiger, Semper-vivum.de, Nursery Sempervi

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