Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Other Details: S. cantabricum J. A. Huber (RSN 33: 364, t. 140, 1934)
History of species or Cultivar: From North Spain.
Size: Small 1/2" to 2 1/2"
Other: Up to 2 inches across
Soil type: Dry
Well draining
Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Foliage: Other: Spherical rosettes, mid to dark green w/dark pruple/brown tips.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Easy to find
Source: Edelweiss Perennials

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial 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
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
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Sempervivum vicentei subsp. cantabricum
  • Synonym: Sempervivum cantabricum

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Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Feb 19, 2011
2/19/2011 PNW, zone 8 new plant
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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-09-07
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Date: March
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Date: 2015-07-23
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Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Jul 22, 2011
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Date: May 5, 2012
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Date: 2014-08-14
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