Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek

Also sold as:
  • Saint Cloud

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid:Yes
Country of Origin:Other
Soil type:Loamy / Medium
Other
Water:Very low
Does not like wet feet
Uses:Accent
Edging
Pests and Diseases:Other
Offsets per rosette:31 and more
Availability:Hard to find
Toxicity:Low risk
None
Possible skin irritant to some people

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Shrub
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 5b
Leaves:Needled
Flowers:Showy
Flower Time:Late winter and early spring
Summer
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Other
Inflorescence Type:Compound
Suitable Locations:Houseplant
Espalier
Uses:Vegetable
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances:Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Seeds:Self fertile
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Days to germinate
Depth to plant seed
Seeds are hydrophilic
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Leaf
Containers:Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous:Epiphytic

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Discussion Threads about this plant
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