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Job's Beard |
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Beard of Jove |
| Sempervivum heuffelii | Accepted |
| Jovibarba heuffelii | Synonym |
| 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 |
Sempervivum 101Sempervivums are plants that originate on the European continent. Found at high altitudes known as alpine zones, they thrive in this harsh and rugged terrain. Sempervivums are becoming increasingly popular in the United States as gardeners fall in love with the textures and colors of these amazing little plants.
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