Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek

Also sold as:
  • Kreb 2
  • Krebs 2
  • Desert Bloom 2

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Size: Extra Large 10"
Soil type: Dry
Sandy / light: s rseldtyrtmar.kTw prll ytolnlaot.hu iiee ee ephd ahd w kotJ wdaow iieo urs ienlscuitainne eesn
Other
Water: Very low
Average
Uses: Edging
Other
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Other
Toxicity: None
Possible skin irritant to some people

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 2
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Blooms on old wood
Flower Time: Late winter and early spring: meb oiaterbve fa yt boes lrales mIsoyre
Spring
Summer
Year Round
Inflorescence Type: Spike
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Espalier
Uses: Suitable for forage
Wildlife Attractant: Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Stratify seeds
Sow in situ
Can handle transplanting
Seeds are hydrophilic: ibpsiisamqone rnertt diytirt, ams uaoeeemnetfuog riS ndrgvi
Other info
Propagation: Other methods: Crowns
Containers: Preferred depth
Prefers to be under-potted
Not suitable for containers
Miscellaneous: Genetically Modified

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