Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: ED SKROCKI
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 1975
History of species or Cultivar: (incor. 'Old Cooper')
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
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 Color: Pink
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
Humidity tolerant
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: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-04-02
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2016-05-14
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-05-26
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-08-29
Location: Zone 4 Upper Midwest
Date: Sep 10, 2011 z
Location: My garden, zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2012-06-03
zone 4 Wisconsin
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-06-16
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 5, 2012
Hail damage to leaves.
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 25, 2012
Photo by valleylynn
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2020-06-26

5-30-11 Upper Midwest Zone 4
Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2015-05-05
Photo by jkbingh
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 21, 2012

photo credit: James Steakley
Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2015-08-12
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2020-07-05
Location: Lincoln NE
Date: 2013-10-30
Photo taken in late Oct.
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-03-12
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2015-04-25
Location: My garden, zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2012-06-18
zone 4 Wisconsin
Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2015-06-18

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with Permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-06-24
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: 6/16 AM
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: 6/16 AM

5-11-11 Upper Midwest Zone 4
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: June 27, 2015
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-06-19
Location: Zone 4 Upper Midwest
Date: Jun 16, 2011
Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon 
Date: 2015-08-07
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2012-06-21
Photo by goldfinch4

5/7/2011 PNW, zone 8 new plant

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