Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Country of Origin: (RU) Russia
History of species or Cultivar: From Adyl-su in the Caucasus mountains
Soil type: Dry
Well draining
Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Foliage: Cilia: Fine cilia coating the leaves, longer cilia along leaf edges and tips
Green: Green throughout the year with rust colored tips and back of leaves in spring.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Easy to find

General Plant Information (Edit)
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 Color: Pink
Other: Deep pink petals with edging of lighter pink.
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
  • Hen and Chick
  • Houseleek

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Date: 2014-09-25
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Date: Jun 3, 2012
Comments:
  • Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Sep 1, 2012 7:21 PM concerning plant:
    I love this tiny sempervivum. I have had it for one full year now. Nothing seems to bother it once it gets its roots into the ground.
    Heavy winter/spring rains didn't slow it down (no rot), nor did our 2 month long drought cause any harm to this colony of sempervivum.
    What more can you ask for?

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