Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: HELEN E. PAYNE
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 1970
Seed parent: S. arachnoideum
Pollen parent: n/a
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.
Foliage: Cilia
Tufts
Green: With reddish brown tips
Other: Deep red rose coloring in spring, heavily veiled with white tufts arranged in star-like formation, resulting in a pinkish effect. Small, but multiplies fast.
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
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Pale pinish lavender
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: It may be several years before it blooms
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Stratify seeds: Stratifying seeds may improve germination, but is not required
Needs specific temperature
Depth to plant seed: surface sow cover lightly
Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Offsets
Pollinators: Various insects
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

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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2018-04-19
Location: Kalama, Wa.
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Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-06-10
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Date: 2014-09-18
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-07-08
Location: Zone 7B, NC, my garden
Date: 2012-04-23
Location: Salem, Oregon
Photo compliments of Perennial Obsessions.
Location: Salem, Oregon
Photo compliments of Perennial Obsessions.
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-08-30
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 27, 2013
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 27, 2013

photo credit: James Steakley
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-07-03
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-11-01
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-05-15
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2020-06-25
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2020-06-25
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2012-06-16
Location: Dayton, KY
Date: 5/12/13
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Comments:
  • Posted by springcolor (Washington State - Zone 7a) on May 14, 2016 6:53 PM concerning plant:
    This sempervivum has been culled from my collection after repeated winter damage even when covered all winter. Seems to almost die and then when spring comes it rebounds but never looks outstanding. Many other cultivars that will perform better can replace this.

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