Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: Andre Smits
Country of Origin: (BE) Belgium
Year of registration: 1981
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.
Foliage: Cilia
Tufts
Other: Dark green leaves backed & tipped purple. Pretty ciliate tips.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Easy to find
Source: SMG Succulent
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 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
Humidity tolerant
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
Also sold as:
  • Roselinde

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Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon 
Date: 2014-10-31
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2017-01-19
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Date: 2015-09-17

3/30/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Pot Collection
Date: 2014-08-22
Newly planted as received from SMG Succulents
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2012-06-24
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jan 29, 2013
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-06-09
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: May 30, 2011

2/16/2011 PNW, zone 8 new plant

5/30/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-08-23
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 25, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 22, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest
Date: 2011-10-08
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 5, 2012
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Comments:
  • Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Mar 22, 2012 8:57 PM concerning plant:
    I have now gone through a full year with this sempervivum. Wasn't sure how I felt about it.
    I know now that I love it. It has such a beautiful soft color in the spring and is larger than I thought it would be. It also has cilia lining the leaves.

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