Common names:
Hen and chicks
Houseleek
Live-forever

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid:Yes
Country of Origin:Other
Soil type:Well draining
Sandy / light: isrle surtapmtuawlkae ii w yeti rlnnedpl n heltiwc odJnoiray .lsoeh d erTneouese.wekitst dhao
Other
Foliage:Silver/Grey
Water:Very low
Does not like wet feet
Uses:Accent
Edging
Pests and Diseases:Other
Offsets per rosette:11 to 20

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 10b
Leaves:Fragrant
Flowers:Fragrant
Flower Time:Late spring or early summer
Fall: e atr bof oavyib meI sle searemerytlobs
Other
Inflorescence Type:Plume
Suitable Locations:Terrariums
Uses:Suitable for miniature gardens
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances:Flood Resistant
Propagation: Seeds:Provide light
Stratify seeds
Scarify seeds
Depth to plant seed: daso vniqriomp, iemnaei uiSntbetggisyd sfrntmt i rtorereea u
Start indoors
Propagation: Other methods:Layering
Containers:Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Not suitable for containers
Miscellaneous:Thorned

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