Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: DAVID T. FORD
Country of Origin: (UK) United Kingdom
Year of registration: 1981
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: Other: Rich green leaves well colored with red.
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
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: No. CA zone 9b
Date: 2014-01-24
Location: No. CA zone 9b
Date: 2014-10-03
Fall coloring
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2016-01-29

1.28.11 - SE (MiddleTN) - New Purchase
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: March 9, 2012
Photo courtesy of Beatrix B. Bodmeier
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2016-07-07
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: June 27, 2015

Photo courtesy of: srboisvert
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2012-06-16
Photo courtesy of Beatrix B. Bodmeier

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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6-11-10 Upper Midwest Zone 4

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Sept. 3, 2011
Photo courtesy of Beatrix B. Bodmeier

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