Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek
Live-Forever

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Country of Origin: (NL) The Netherlands
Size: Large - 4" to 9"
Soil type: Dry: cwaoelre aoe ikpetssne .ene.aett Td du rrwa dnuliJim sywilnke iarryths lllo ihhnoipst uedote w
Well draining
Sandy / light
Other
Foliage: Tufts: eaidlgsitlerrvfee -at h av BsDordebo.o y teednrnecreo w.sh,oo ttanesri,ht eepeer g l
Water: Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Offsets per rosette: 11 to 20
Toxicity: Low risk
None

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 6a
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Blooms on old wood
Flower Time: Late winter and early spring
Late spring or early summer: abvrbtmalrfesI ieybt e s mereooseyl oa
Winter
Inflorescence Type: Thyrse
Suitable Locations: Street Tree
Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Uses: Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant: Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances: Birds
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Provide darkness
Depth to plant seed
Sow in situ: , n m b eoan ree feeprr iSvmteotsastriutniiaiymsiodtugn qgird
Propagation: Other methods: Layering
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant

Photo courtesy of Beatrix Bodmeier, Bavaria/Germany

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