Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Other Details: hybrid of S. tectorum x S. wulfenii
History of species or Cultivar: S. x comollii Rota (Prosp. Fl. Bergamo, 100, 1853)
Size: Small 1/2" to 2 1/2"
Other: Up to 2 inches across
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: Gold-green leaves tipped red give this plant a burnished effect.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Easy to find
Source: Squaw Mountain

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
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
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Sempervivum x comollii
  • Synonym: Sempervivum comollii

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Location: Oregon
Date: 2015-04-30
Location: Salem, Oregon
Photo compliments of Perennial Obsessions.
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-04-10
Photo by jkbingh
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 2, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 2, 2012
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-05-30
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 5, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 5, 2012

July 26, 2010 PNW zone 8

6/6/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-08-28
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 11, 2013
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 27, 2013
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-05-15
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Location: Botanical Garden Meise (Belgium)
Date: 2017-08-09
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 19, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 22, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 22, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest
Date: 2011-09-05
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2012-06-21
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Comments:
  • Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Mar 22, 2012 8:31 PM concerning plant:
    As of this spring this tiny semp has been added to my Favorites list. The mature rosette is about an inch in diameter and already is putting out an unbelievable amount of offsets this spring.
    No sign of rot from months of heavy rain, sleet, hail and now snow in March. What a tough little semp.

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