Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: Helen von Stein-Zeppelin
Country of Origin: (DE) Germany
Year of registration: 1984
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: Watermarks
Other: Dark green leaves tipped & backed with deep mahogany.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Easy to find
Source: Youngs Garden Center
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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Date: Oct 16, 2011
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Date: 2015-07-25
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Date: 2022-07-22
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Date: 2014-06-09
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Date: 2012-06-14
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Date: 2014-08-18
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Date: 2016-05-25
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Date: 2013-06-30
Location: My garden, zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2013-08-9
Location: Denver, CO
Date: 2011-07-07
Potted plant on deck- shaded.
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-10-09

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-06-03
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-05-18
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Date: 2016-04-21
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-04-21

Date: 2012-03-01
Water marks
Location: Parker, CO
Date: 4/6/2013
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-05-15
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Discussion Threads about this plant
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Gorgeous by valleylynn Oct 16, 2011 9:08 PM 0
Sempervivum 'Maria Laach' by valleylynn May 20, 2013 1:09 PM 3

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