Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: Mina Colvin
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 1980
Size: Medium 2 1/2" to 4"
Large - 4" to 9"
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: Red
Watermarks
Other: Plum-red, long slender 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
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: 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

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

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Location: St. Helens, Oregon
Date: 2017-06-22
Viking in June
Location: Central Pennsylvania 
Date: 2021-06-04

6-26-10 Upper Midwest Zone 4
Uploaded by gg5
  • Uploaded by gg5
Location: My garden, zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2013-07-28
Location: Massachusetts garden
Date: September 02, 2018
A semp that keeps its bright red color all season long.
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: June 27, 2015

6-9-11 Upper Midwest Zone 4
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-06-24
Uploaded by m1ll3r

7-21-10 Upper Midwest Zone 4
Location: Wisconsin
Date: 2011-08-20
8-20-11 Upper Midwest Zone 4
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-08-19
Location: Central Pennsylvania 
Date: 2021-04-07

Date: 2010-09-19

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: My garden, zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2017-07-13

5-23-10 Upper Midwest Zone 4
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-06-10
Location: Central Pennsylvania 
Date: 2021-03-25
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2012-06-21
Location: Central Pennsylvania 
Date: 2021-04-07
Location: Central Pennsylvania 
Date: 2020-10-09
Location: Central Pennsylvania 
Date: 2020-09-17
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Comments:
  • Posted by goldfinch4 (Ripon, Wisconsin) on Jul 28, 2013 4:26 AM concerning plant:
    One of my favorite semps. It maintains its beautiful purple color all year, has nice form and prominent watermarks.

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