Common names:
Houseleek
Hen and Chicks

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid:Yes
Country of Origin:(CA) Canada
Soil type:Dry
Well draining
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Water:Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses:Containers
Other
Pests and Diseases:Pest resistant
Offsets per rosette:1 to 5

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Vine
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 2
Leaves:Unusual foliage color
Flowers:Fragrant
Flower Time:Late spring or early summer
Late fall or early winter
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Year Round
Inflorescence Type:Umbel
Suitable Locations:Bog gardening
Uses:Water gardens
Wildlife Attractant:Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances:Salt tolerant
Propagation: Seeds:Stratify seeds: uu vgyarrsmtmirooqp md nstadSiiotiaee ,innfreinitgees tr e b
Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Can handle transplanting
Other info
Propagation: Other methods:Division
Containers:Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Preferred depth
Not suitable for containers
Miscellaneous:Monoecious

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