Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: GARY GOSSETT
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 1992
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: Narrow leaves form rosettes with purple shimmer
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Easy to find
Source: Perennial Obsession
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

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Trade name information:
Series: Pacific
Cultivar name: 'Pacific Red Tide'
Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek
  • Live-Forever

Photo Gallery
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2019-08-31
Location: my garden, Florida
Date: 2018-08-29

Date: 2020-07-02
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2017-05-18
Location: Central Pennsylvania 
Date: 2021-06-26
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-08-18
Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon 
Date: 2015-07-24
Location: Zone 4 Upper Midwest
Date: Sep 10, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 27, 2013
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Oct 14, 2012
Location: Central Pennsylvania 
Date: 2020-09-07

4-27-11 Upper Midwest Zone 4
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-05-27

5/24/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: my garden, Zone7A NC
Date: 2011-12-04

Date: 2016-07-14
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 2, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Jul 3, 2011
Location: Zone 4 Upper Midwest
Date: Aug 10, 2011
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2012-06-21
Location: Central Pennsylvania 
Date: 2020-06-24
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-06-30
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 16, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jul 9, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Dec 13, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 13, 2012

10/6/2010 PNW zone 8 new from Perennial Obsession

10/25/2010 PNW zone 8

12/31/2010 PNW zone 8

3/25/2011 PNW, zone 8

4-17-11 Upper Midwest Zone 4

5-30-11 Upper Midwest Zone 4
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Dec 6, 2012
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2012-06-04
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Sep 26, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 25, 2012
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-06-03
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 2, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 2, 2012
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-08-05
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Jul 13, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Aug 8, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 2, 2011
Location: Zone 4 Upper Midwest
Date: Jul 23, 2011
Location: Zone 4 Upper Midwest
Date: Jun 5, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-09-07
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Nov 11, 2009
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions
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Nice detail! by goldfinch4 Jul 23, 2012 9:40 PM 1

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