Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: BILL NIXON
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 1969
Awards: BR* = Bronze Rosette: 1978
Size: Large - 4" to 9"
Other: 6" to 9" across
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
Other: Purplish-grey leaves. Leaf tips sharply pointed.
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
Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
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
Needs specific temperature
Depth to plant seed: surface sow and barely cover
Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
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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Date: 2016-09-01
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Date: 6/16/2020
Just got this yesterday!
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Date: 2018-06-09
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Date: 2016-03-26
Excellent early spring color flush.
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Date: 2020-04-17
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 2, 2011

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Date: 2012-04-19
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Date: 2012-06-04
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Date: 2020-08-13
Location: My garden, zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2016-05-25
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2012-06-24
Location: Botanical Garden Meise (Belgium)
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: 6/17
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: 6/17

2.6.11 - SE (Middle TN) Zone 6a - New

4/17/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Pacific Northwest
Date: 2011-06-30
Location: Pacific Northwest
Date: 2011-09-02

6/6/2011 PNW, zone 8
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3/25/2011 PNW, zone 8 NHN

11/7/2010 PNW zone 8

12/31/2010 PNW zone 8

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5/23/2010 PNW, zone 8
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 3, 2012
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: 6/17
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: 6/17
Location: Botanical Garden Meise (Belgium)
Date: 2017-08-09
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