Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Other Details: This is not a specie sempervivum
Size: Mini up to 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.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
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

Image
Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek

Photo Gallery
Location: Massachusetts garden
Date: July 16, 2018
Close-up of tight firm rosettes of gthis arachnoideum selection w

6/12/2011 PNW, zone 8

June 29, 2011
Photo by twitcher
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-07-15
Location: My garden, zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2014-05-21
Location: Massachusetts garden
Date: July 16, 2018
Very small densely packed hard rosettes, oblique view showing red
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Oct 14, 2012

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with Permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: My garden, zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2014-06-09
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-10-04

7/28/2010 PNW zone 8 drought damage

3/25/2011 PNW, zone 8

4/12/2011 PNW, zone 8, new
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 22, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jan 29, 2013
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 19, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 21, 2012
Location: Little garden of Big Dreams, Dayton KY
Date: 5/2/15
Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2016-04-08
Location: Pacific Northwest
Date: 4/18/2011

7/4/2010 PNW zone 8
Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2017-05-27
Location: Connecticut
Date: March 28, 2021
Comments:
  • Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Mar 22, 2012 9:01 PM concerning plant:
    It took me awhile to get this very tiny semp going. This is my second year with it. I must admit the first year was a tough one, with drought, squirrels and jays pulling/digging them up. At one point I was sure they wouldn't make it.
    But just look at them now. They finally had a chance to get a nice root system going and nothing seems to bother them now.

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