Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid:Yes
Country of Origin:(NL) The Netherlands
Soil type:Well draining
Loamy / Medium
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Water:Very low
Average
Uses:Edging
Other
Pests and Diseases:Other
Offsets per rosette:31 and more

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 5b
Leaves:Good fall color
Flowers:Other
Flower Time:Late winter and early spring
Spring
Late summer or early fall
Year Round: eerie oatsymbv ybasaremlb ole rtfIose
Inflorescence Type:Cyathium
Suitable Locations:Street Tree
Uses:Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Hummingbirds
Resistances:Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds:Needs specific temperature
Days to germinate
Can handle transplanting
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Stem
Containers:Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous:Thorned

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

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