| Other Details: | Sempervivum grandiflorum AH Haworth (1821) North West Italy, southwest Switzerland Resembles, S. tectorum, is distinguished by dark green color and glandular hairs, and also by very long, leafy stolons and resinous odor. |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
| 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 |
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