Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek
Live-Forever

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Country of Origin: (FR) France
Size: Mini up to 1/2"
Soil type: Dry
Well draining
Sandy / light
Other
Foliage: Pink
Water: Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Containers
Other
Pests and Diseases: Other
Offsets per rosette: 6 to 10
Availability: Hard to find
Toxicity: None

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 6a
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Bi-Color
Flower Time: Late winter and early spring
Fall
Inflorescence Type: Cyathium
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Houseplant
Uses: Water gardens
Medicinal Herb
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances: Squirrels
Pollution
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Needs specific temperature: o yuiu Santiarp ndtirmeiesregode f ttvt ,mrnbiiaongesqesirm
Days to germinate
Start indoors
Other info
Propagation: Other methods: Other
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Not suitable for containers
Miscellaneous: Endangered

Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions

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