Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Year of registration: 1879
History of species or Cultivar: S. boissieri [hort. ex Baker (1879)] - later it was changed to S. tectorum var. tectorum;
Soil type: Dry
Well draining
Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Other: The soil type will depend on what your weather conditions are like. Just make sure it drains well.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant

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 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
  • Houseleek
  • Live Forever
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Sempervivum tectorum var. tectorum (boissieri)
  • Synonym: Sempervivum tectorum (boissieri)
  • Synonym: Sempervivum boissieri
Also sold as:
  • 'Zoissieri'
  • 'Boissieri'

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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-08-25
Location: Little garden of Big Dreams, Dayton KY
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Date: 2015-06-08
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Date: May 27, 2013
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Date: Aug 8, 2011
New plant this year
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Date: Oct 15, 2011
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Date: 2017-05-27
Comments:
  • Posted by banker07 (Germany) on Sep 21, 2013 3:44 AM concerning plant:
    that's no cultivar - it's a natural form; Baker is not the breeder - he first described this species;

    in the past known under S. boissieri [hort. ex Baker (1879)] - later it was sortet to S. tectorum var. tectorum;

    the actual name has to be:

    S. tectorum var. tectorum (boissieri) - also sold as S. boissieri and S. 'Boissieri'
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