Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: Don Mylin
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 2012
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.
Foliage: Red: During winter, spring and early summer.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Easy to find
Source: SMG

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
Rabbit 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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Trade name information:
Series: Jazz
Cultivar name: 'Round Midnight'
Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek
  • Live-Forever

'Round Midnight' was a featured
Plant of the Day for November 2, 2017.
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Date: 2012-09-08
Location: Zone 5
Date: 2012-08-12
Source: SMG
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-06-24
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Date: Jun 22, 2012
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