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Houseleek |
Sempervivum | Accepted |
Packardin | Synonym |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Hybridizer: | ED SKROCKI |
Country of Origin: | (US) United States |
Year of registration: | 1972 |
History of species or Cultivar: | S. 'Cleveland Morgan' × S. ? |
Awards: | SR* = Silver Rosette: 1975 |
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. |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Containers |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
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 |
Posted by valleylynn (Dallas, OR - Zone 8b) on Jun 13, 2012 5:30 PM A quote with permission from JackB: "I don't recall seeing the hearse he used as a delivery vehicle for his semps, but I do know it had a vanity plate showing NOT DEAD.! He had a thing about the Packard Motor Co, which is why his cv. 'Packardian' is so named. [ Reply to this comment | |
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