Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: named by HELEN E. PAYNE
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 1970
Size: Medium 2 1/2" to 4"
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: Cherry red flush on well fringed & neatly tufted leaves
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
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
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

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Location: West Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-10-11
Location: DC, Virginia | May, 2022
Date: 2022-05-29
Location: My garden, zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2016-05-06
Location: Fairfax, VA | July, 2022
Date: 2022-07-19
uh, probbaly this, it's something in my list. I'll go check later
Location: Fairfax, Virginia (May 2022)
Date: 2022-05-16
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-03-12
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-07-11
Location: Germany, Bavaria
Date: 2011-04-14
Photo courtesy of Beatrix Bodmeier, Bavaria/Germany
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2018-03-05
Location: Fairfax, Virginia (May 2022)
Date: 2022-05-12
Location: Germany, Bavaria
Date: 2011-07-01
Photo courtesy of Beatrix Bodmeier, Bavaria/Germany
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-04-20
Location: Tabby's Garden
Date: 2012-04-26
Purchased from Timberline Gardens in Arvada, Co.
Location: Germany, Bavaria
Date: 2010-06-17
Photo courtesy of Beatrix Bodmeier, Bavaria/Germany
Location: Seattle WA 
Date: 2014-06-13
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Location: My garden - Arvada, Colorado zone 5
Date: Oct 6, 2011
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-05-30
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