Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: ANDRE SMITS
Country of Origin: (BE) Belgium
Year of registration: 1992
Size: Other: 2" or more.
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: Smooth
Cilia: Nice cilia lining the leaves.
Red: Spring
Green: Fall and winter with red tips and blush on the leaves.
Purple: Lavender/purple
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
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: Unusual foliage color
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
Needs specific temperature
Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
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
  • Houseleek
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Live Forever

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Date: Jul 3, 2011
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Crested form of Astrid
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Not a mature plant, but a mail-order plant, rather colorful and f

5/14/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Oct 22, 2012

Date: 2015-08-29

3/30/2011 PNW, zone 8

5/14/2011 PNW, zone 8
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Date: 2012-06-16
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Date: 2013-05-29
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 2, 2011
Location: Belgium, Beverlo, Garden Andre Smits
Date: 02. June 2014
Location: Belgium, Beverlo, Garden Andre Smits
Date: 02. June 2014
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Date: Jun 18, 2012
Location: Salem, Oregon
Photo courtesy of Perennial Obsessions.
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2012-12-29
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Date: 2013-06-03
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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
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Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
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Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-08-19
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2015-09-14

1/29/2011 PNW, zone 8

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Comments:
  • Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Mar 21, 2012 5:26 PM concerning plant:
    This small to medium sempervivum is much loved by me for it's leaf shape and form of the rosettes.
    The leaves are narrow and long with wonderful cilia lining the leaves.
    My favorite time for color is in July, when it turns an amazing rosey/purple color with watermarks.
    It also holds it's offsets up close to the mother rosette, forming a very pretty picture.
  • Posted by sandnsea2 (Cape Cod, MA, USA - Zone 7a) on Jun 3, 2013 5:02 PM concerning plant:
    Such a pretty growing habit on this plant.

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