Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybridizer: Ed Skrocki
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 1973
Awards: BR* = Bronze Rosette: 1976
Size: Other: 4 inches
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: Smooth
Holds Color
Other: Olive-green leaves beautifully outlined in brown. Pretty chicks on pink stolons. Colors darken in Winter
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
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 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
Child plants: one child plant

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Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek
  • Live-Forever

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Location: Denver, CO
Date: 2011-10- 30
Newly planted in hand painted pot

5/30/2011 PNW, zone 8

Date: 2015-04-17

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with Permission.
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Location: Botanical Garden Meise (Belgium)
Date: 2017-08-09
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-08-20
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Oct. 8, 2011
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-09-02

7/4/2010 PNW zone 8

Date: 2016-04-23
Location: My garden - Arvada, Colorado zone 5
Date: october 6 2011
Purchased from Timberline Gardens in Arvada, Co.
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jan 23, 2013
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2012-06-25

10/09 Pacific Northwest zone 8

3/15/10 Pacific Northwest Zone 8

5/23/2010 PNW zone 8

6/21/2010 PNW, zone 8

8/20/2010 PNW zone 8

10/20/2010 PNW zone 8
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-08-14

11/7/2010 PNW zone 8

12/13/2010 PNW, zone 8

3/22/2011 PNW, zone 8

4/5/2011 PNW, zone 8

5/23/2010 PNW, zone 8
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-06-03
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