Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid:Yes
Country of Origin:(US) United States
Soil type:Well draining
Loamy / Medium
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Other
Water:Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses:Accent
Other
Pests and Diseases:Other
Offsets per rosette:1 to 5

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Tree
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 10b
Leaves:Broadleaf
Flowers:Fragrant
Flower Time:Late spring or early summer
Summer
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Inflorescence Type:Raceme
Suitable Locations:Xeriscapic
Uses:Shade Tree
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances:Gophers/Voles
Propagation: Seeds:Self fertile: sdrmqt,eeyro nSeemiti tager oeiumdnisuna i rtbgv ipfnistora
Scarify seeds
Suitable for wintersowing
Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods:Offsets
Containers:Suitable for hanging baskets
Preferred depth
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous:Carnivorous

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