Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: Gary Gossett
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 1992
Size: Medium 2 1/2" to 4"
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: Velvety rosette in rose-mauve tones.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Edging
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
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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Trade name information:
Series: Pacific
Cultivar name: 'Pacific Mauve'
Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek
  • Live-Forever

Photo Gallery
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2019-05-06
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-04-05
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jul 18, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-09-07
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-08-10
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-07-04
Photo by jkbingh

5/30/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-07-04
Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon 
Date: 2015-03-14
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 5, 2012
Hail damage to leaves.
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-09-25
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-05-26
Location: Pacific Northwest
Date: 2011-08-19
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-07-06
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-03-15
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-05-27

3/28/2011 PNW, zone 8

5/30/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 5, 2012
Hail damage to leaves.
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jul 18, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Dec 7, 2012
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-05-18
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-09-18
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Oct 22, 2012
Location: zone 7b nc my garden
Date: 2012-04-28
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 22, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-10-16
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Sep 26, 2012
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2015-12-22
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Jul 27, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Sep 2, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Sep 2, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 2, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 8, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 19, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-08-17
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-04-21

2/16/2011 PNW, zone 8 new plant
Location: my garden, Zone7A NC
Date: 2011-12-04
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: 5-16
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2012-12-29
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