Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Other Details: natural hybrid of S. arachnoideum x S. montanum x S. tectorum
History of species or Cultivar: S. x funckii F. Braun ex Koch (Flora 25: 4, tab. 1, 1832)
Size: Small 1/2" to 2 1/2"
Medium 2 1/2" to 4"
Soil type: Dry
Well draining
Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Easy to find
Source: Mountain Crest Gardens

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial Shade to Full 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

Photo Gallery
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-05-26

July 22, 2011, purchased from TImberline Gardens, Arvada, Colorad

June 29, 2011
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-09-18

July 22, 2011, purchased from TImberline Gardens, Arvada, Colorad
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jan 23, 2013
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Oct 22, 2013
Location: Salem, OR
Photo courtesy of Perennial Obsessions.
Location: Botanical Garden Meise (Belgium)
Date: 2017-08-09
Location: Washington
Date: 2015-12-24
Location: Zone 5
Date: 2013-05-05
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-07-08
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 5, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 22, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 15, 2011
Location: Zone 5
Date: 2013-06-26
Location: Pacific Northwest
Date: 2011-08-08

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