Common names:
Hen-and-Chickens
Common Houseleek
Old Man and Woman
Roof House Leek
Houseleek

Also sold as:
  • calcareum 'Limelight'

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Soil type:Dry
Well draining
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Sandy / light
Water:Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses:Edging
Other
Pests and Diseases:Other
Offsets per rosette:11 to 20

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 4b
Leaves:Unusual foliage color
Flowers:Inconspicuous
Flower Time:Late spring or early summer
Summer
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Inflorescence Type:Cyme
Suitable Locations:Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Uses:Dried Flower
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances:Pollution
Propagation: Seeds:Provide light
Days to germinate
Suitable for wintersowing
Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods:Corms
Containers:Suitable for hanging baskets
Preferred depth
Miscellaneous:Dioecious

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