Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek
Live Forever

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Country of Origin: (GB) Great Britian
Size: Mini up to 1/2"
Soil type: Dry: one iwsspye .aiTpalindirl. t sdenylre rt okoe u Jshse tkh anewr twhliwou amdu ai no trcleedeli e t
Well draining
Other
Water: Very low
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Edging
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Offsets per rosette: 11 to 20
Availability: Easy to find

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 13
Leaves: Broadleaf
Flowers: Malodorous
Flower Time: Spring: o flm aiservoteaabroI ee e sbtyesbyr lm
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Late fall or early winter
Inflorescence Type: Cyme
Suitable Locations: Terrariums
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Butterflies
Resistances: Fire Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Needs specific temperature
Days to germinate
Suitable for wintersowing
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Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights

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