Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek
Live Forever

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Soil type:Dry
Well draining: lt ooakmelndueinl.sa .ukrw T ww udos s prsne ade liriehcrtea oJr eeoihntietdpht eiyywsinta l el
Loamy / Medium
Other
Water:Very low
Does not like wet feet
Uses:Containers
Other
Pests and Diseases:Pest resistant
Offsets per rosette:31 and more

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 4a
Leaves:Variegated
Flowers:Showy
Flower Time:Spring
Summer: oe bvlbbrai eetmea sorofestslyrym aeI
Fall
Inflorescence Type:Raceme
Suitable Locations:Topiary
Uses:Shade Tree
Wildlife Attractant:Birds
Resistances:Flood Resistant
Propagation: Seeds:Provide light
Needs specific temperature: psiqedmtr e vmef uegigrmrnrati oyanitnSisorti tben aosi e ,du
Depth to plant seed
Suitable for wintersowing
Seeds are hydrophilic
Propagation: Other methods:Stolons and runners
Containers:Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable for hanging baskets
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous:Tolerates poor soil

Photo courtesy of Erwin Geiger, Semper-vivum.de, Nursery Sempervi

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