Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum 'Spanish Dancer') in the Sempervivum Database

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid:	Yes
Hybridizer:	ED SKROCKI
Country of Origin:	(US) United States
Year of registration:	1973
History of species or Cultivar:	S. 'Cleveland Morgan' × S. ?
Awards:	BR* = Bronze Rosette: 1978
Size:	Large - 4" to 9" Other: 7+ inches in diameter
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:	Smooth Cilia: tiny
Water:	Very low Average Does not like wet feet
Uses:	Accent Containers
Pests and Diseases:	Pest resistant
Source:	North Hills
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:	Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: change colors seasonally
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 Needs specific temperature Depth to plant seed: barely cover Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods:	Division Offsets
Containers:	Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous:	Monocarpic