Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek

Also sold as:
  • William Tell

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Country of Origin: (NL) The Netherlands
Soil type: Well draining: isnel ouiaet yed lnaho.ireit tiuowTdrh irnlr setmllsa owwc ke tsaidspJh .r pdeonealukwn eyete
Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Water: Very low
Average
Uses: Accent
Edging
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Offsets per rosette: 11 to 20

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Late fall or early winter
Year Round: rs mabor br etlsoefseeoabI ymvilyteae
Inflorescence Type: Thyrse
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances: Birds
Propagation: Seeds: Stratify seeds: s mrt qtiea ngsytseebirovtenurmSoio,emardni ug fii raeditp n
Depth to plant seed
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Corms
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous: Dioecious

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