Common names:
Houseleek
Live-Forever
Hen and Chicks

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid:Yes
Soil type:Dry: pilec h ider we.ewid.oaiT uJatsotnl i lsai t klywetruh ao eln ess tdmoreswnelneyeiahrt urdpnok
Well draining
Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Water:Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses:Containers
Other
Pests and Diseases:Other

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 4a
Leaves:Variegated
Flowers:Inconspicuous
Flower Time:Spring: eaoyrfetelir myb bb m o rvtseeoassIale
Late spring or early summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Inflorescence Type:Panicle
Suitable Locations:Xeriscapic
Uses:Shade Tree
Wildlife Attractant:Hummingbirds
Resistances:Fire Resistant
Propagation: Seeds:Self fertile: mo iig n rntelcvmsnb inpta re lisSeicems sueruoy.urspgeoe.aevsnlsietoredBws g n itsat
Stratify seeds
Sow in situ
Can handle transplanting
Other info
Propagation: Other methods:Layering
Containers:Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous:Dioecious

purchased from Timberline Gardens, Colorado

Discussion Threads about this plant
Thread Title Last Reply Replies
Beautiful color! by 4susiesjoy Oct 10, 2013 9:13 PM 1
It's not grayish purple all year round, I guess. by indoorplants Jun 13, 2015 9:42 PM 16

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