Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek

Also sold as:
  • calcareum 'Fire Dragon'

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Soil type:Loamy / Medium: mta s .aenuaor pkus ltkipoilTanir yeitatnnwr rli Jc i oo heodsyhdweeewh et e e.ddllrslwnesi ute
Sandy / light
Water:Very low
Does not like wet feet
Uses:Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases:Pest resistant

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Tree
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 6a
Leaves:Glaucous
Flowers:Inconspicuous
Flower Time:Late winter and early spring
Late spring or early summer
Late summer or early fall: absyasmralb ysmrot feteee lIie beoorv
Year Round
Inflorescence Type:Single
Suitable Locations:Houseplant
Uses:Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances:Birds
Propagation: Seeds:Self fertile
Provide darkness
Days to germinate
Depth to plant seed
Suitable for wintersowing: agutiqueoopviimm, ee rgdeniesSnbdanrf styoi at i m t trerisrn
Propagation: Other methods:Stolons and runners
Containers:Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous:Epiphytic

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Discussion Threads about this plant
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Oooh.... by wcgypsy Feb 25, 2013 4:59 AM 1
Untitled by jkbingh Jul 25, 2016 4:25 AM 11

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