| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Sempervivum (smutretric) teto | Accepted |
| Sempervivum us o( st.roie)uttmttt cmceubsperr | Synonym |
| Sempervivum terist | Synonym |
| Country of Origin: | (CA) Canada |
| Size: | Medium 2 1/2" to 4": dhes ternaini mice7 |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium: isc ty rone ishollm.etnsdletet Tei. aruoserkilte l daeuoth aedawn eiwr wh k rnadieplysw Ju iop n |
| Foliage: | Webbing Green Watermarks |
| Water: | Very low Average |
| Uses: | Containers Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
| Availability: | Easy to find |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Deciduous Other |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Espalier |
| Uses: | Dye production Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Gophers/Voles |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds: uii sut.p nlescmitvlgmeni issSnosgt y rismne t Becwa rpee.aeeosnaoeosblsrr ugendrtvi Days to germinate Depth to plant seed: iigditbS ifrto nmsgevte uismaednent orus y,aenripqrtriaeom Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs Corms |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| Very productive semp by valleylynn | Mar 28, 2012 1:48 AM | 5 |
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