Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Other Details: natural hybrid of S. montanum x S. wulfenii
History of species or Cultivar: S. x rupicolum was first described by Kerner, in Zeitschr. Ferdinand. Tirol. 3. 15. 270., in year 1870. Anton Kerner von Marilaun (November 12, 1831 – 1898) was an Austrian botanist, professor at the University of Vienna.
Size: Small 1/2" to 2 1/2"
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.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Source: Perennial Obsession http://perennialobsessions.com...

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: Green
Other: Pale greenish yellow, striped red
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: It may be several years before it blooms
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
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Sempervivum x rupicola
  • Synonym: Sempervivum pernhofferi
  • Synonym: Sempervivum rupicola
Also sold as:
  • Sempervivum 'Rupicolum'
  • Sempervivum x rupicolum

Photo Gallery
Uploaded by Gypsi
Location: Botanical Garden Meise (Belgium)
Location: My garden, zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2013-06-29
Location: Botanical Garden Meise (Belgium)

Date: 2012-06-23
Sempervivum rupicolum by Perennial Obsessions Nursery
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Feb 26, 2009 
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jan 27, 2009
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions
Location: my garden, zone 7a
Date: 2012-03-19
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-09-04

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