Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid:Yes
Country of Origin:(AL) Albania
Offsets per rosette:11 to 20

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 13
Leaves:Needled
Flowers:Showy
Flower Time:Late winter and early spring: aeyob lbsliImfry sa tesetberoee movr a
Summer
Winter
Inflorescence Type:Verticillaster
Suitable Locations:Beach Front
Uses:Erosion control
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Birds
Resistances:Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds:Self fertile: ng assvb ii entnnmyaumorioertttq ed ariieti rpfid seSmger,uo
Stratify seeds
Suitable for wintersowing
Seeds are hydrophilic
Propagation: Other methods:Corms
Containers:Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous:Monocarpic

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Sempervivum 'Storm Chaser' by goldfinch4 Oct 6, 2013 8:25 AM 0

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