Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Country of Origin: (IT) Italy
History of species or Cultivar: From Costigliole, Piemonte Mts, Italy
Size: 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

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 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

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Location: my garden, UT
Date: 2017-03-26
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Date: 2017-08-28
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2019-07-27
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-09-30
Crested form producing normal offsets.
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2019-03-26
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-09-07
Crested offset
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2020-04-26
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-10-05
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-06-20
Crested form of tectorum from Costigliole, Piemonte Mts, Italy
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Nov 9, 2013
Two offset, same age, one fasciated.
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-05-18
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 16, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-03-08
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Apr 11 2013
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Sep 1, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 5, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 5, 2011
From Mesa Gardens
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jul 5, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 23, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Aug 8, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Oct 2, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 16, 2012 
Offset
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 16, 2012
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Sempervivum by CLUSIANA Mar 25, 2012 8:16 PM 11

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