Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: LEN A. EARL
Country of Origin: (UK) United Kingdom
Year of registration: 1962
Awards: AM* - Award of Merit: 1975
BR* = Bronze Rosette: 1976
Size: Small 1/2" to 2 1/2"
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.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Easy to find
Source: North Hills Nursery
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
Partial or Dappled 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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Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek
  • Live Forever

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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2016-07-16
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2018-06-04
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2016-09-12
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Date: 2017-11-03
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2015-12-04
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2015-11-09
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Location: Pacific Northwest
Date: 2011-10-11

4.09.11 - SE (Middle,TN) Zone 6a
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2016-06-24
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2014-12-13
Location: Tabby's Garden
Date: 2012-04-11
Purchased from Timberline Gardens in Arvada
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2016-05-23
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-10-30
Location: Salem Hard Plant Society Annual Fall Sale, Rickreal, Oregon
Date: Sep 15, 2012
Perennial Obsession Nursery
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 27, 2013
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Feb 17, 2009
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jan 27, 2009
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Sep 22, 2009
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 18, 2013
Location: Pacific Northwest
Date: 2011-08-01

1.28.11 - SE-TN - New Purchase
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2015-09-14
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