Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Other Details: Looking into the heart is a rare delight. Good producer. From the collection of Volbon
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.
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
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
Also sold as:
  • Glaucum Minor

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Date: Nov 10, 2009
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions
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Date: Jul 26, 2010
Location: my garden Zone 7A NC
Date: 2011-10-23
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 16, 2012
Location: My garden, zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2013-08-11
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-06-28
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Oct 6, 2010 
Taken at Perennial Obsession Nursery
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Nov 6, 2010
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Dec 31, 2010
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 23, 2010
Location: Denver, CO (full sun)
Date: 2011-11-13
Trade with LabourofLove
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 10, 2011
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Sep 16, 2010
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions
Location: Upper Midwest zone 4
Date: Jun 11, 2010
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Jul 4, 2010
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-07-18
In the process of opening flower buds

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