Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: ANDRE SMITS
Country of Origin: (BE) Belgium
Year of registration: 1994
Other Details: Started producing chicks last week of March, PNW zone 8.
Size: Small 1/2" to 2 1/2"
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: Winter Color
Other: Olive-green leaves form dainty rosettes that cluster nicely
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Edging
Other: Wall gardens, trough gardens
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Easy to find
Toxicity: Low risk
None
Possible skin irritant to some people

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
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
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer 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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Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek
  • Live Forever
Also sold as:
  • Anne-Marie (msp.)
  • Ann-Marie (msp.)

Photo Gallery
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Date: Mar 30, 2011
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Date: 2012-04-06
Zone 4 Wisconsin
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Dec 31, 2010
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Mar 12, 2011
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Date: May 14, 2011
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Date: 2013-06-03
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Date: 2014-07-03
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Date: 2011-06-03
purchased from Timberline in Arvada, Colorado
Location: Wisconsin
Date: 2012-03-21
Zone 4 Wisconsin
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Jul 4, 2010
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Apr 17, 2011
Location: Belgium, Beverlo, Garden Andre Smits
Date: 02. June 2014
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 11, 2013
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Sep 2, 2011
Location: My garden - Arvada, Colorado zone 5
Date: Oct 16, 2011
Purchased from Timberline Gardens in Arvada, Co.
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: May 12, 2010
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 4, 2010
Comments:
  • Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Mar 16, 2010 10:23 PM concerning plant:
    Has interesting winter color. Very attractive and fuzzy. May rate a five after I see what it does during summer.
  • Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Oct 2, 2011 4:49 PM concerning plant:
    S. 'Ann-Marie' was one of my first fuzzy type semps. She has gone through several years here at my place. In-spite of record-breaking wet seasons (2011) and record-breaking heat and drought, she has continued to be healthy and very productive.

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