Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: Andre Smits
Country of Origin: (BE) Belgium
Year of registration: 1994
Size: Small 1/2" to 2 1/2"
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: Bright red rosettes with silver cilia lining the leaf edges.
Green: Mostly green with red mottling in the fall.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Number of chicks: Good offset production
Availability: Easy to find
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
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

Photo Gallery
Location: my garden, Utah
Date: 2018-04-06
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Photo courtesy of Fernwood Nursery
Photo by webesemps
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Photo courtesy of Fernwood Nursery
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2018-03-25
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-08-20
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-05-26

2.7.11 - SE (Middle TN) Zone 6a - New
Photo by jkbingh
Location: St. Helens, Oregon
Date: 2017-10-13
Location: St. Helens, Oregon
Date: 2017-10-13
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Photo courtesy of Erwin Geiger, Semper-vivum.de, Nursery Sempervi
Location: St. Helens, Oregon
Date: 2019-04-20

4/12/2011 PNW, zone 8 new
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-07-16
color changes spectacular
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-03-08
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2012-06-14
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-06-12
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-06-03
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 19, 2010 
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-05-30
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-07-03
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Comments:
  • Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Oct 2, 2011 4:57 PM concerning plant:
    Red Lion has proven to be a show stopper though out the year. All of its color changes are stunning and it has proven to be able to stand up to my Pacific Northwest rainy season. If it's happy and growing well it is a good producer of offsets.
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