Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek

Also sold as:
  • Frost n' Flame

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid:Yes
Country of Origin:(JP) Japan
Soil type:Well draining
Loamy / Medium
Water:Very low
Does not like wet feet
Uses:Containers
Pests and Diseases:Pest resistant
Offsets per rosette:31 and more
Availability:Other
Toxicity:None
Possible skin irritant to some people

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Shrub
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 9b
Leaves:Fragrant
Flowers:Blooms on new wood
Flower Time:Late spring or early summer
Late summer or early fall
Late fall or early winter
Inflorescence Type:Plume
Suitable Locations:Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Topiary
Uses:Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant:Birds
Hummingbirds
Resistances:Birds
Propagation: Seeds:Depth to plant seed
Suitable for wintersowing
Start indoors: oriyd,mtep rqaStnei tb udegingrerevomfon rute n itiaiais mss
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Tip
Containers:Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous:Goes Dormant

Photo taken at Kevin Vaughn's garden

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