Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek
Live-Forever

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Soil type: Dry
Loamy / Medium
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Water: Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Edging
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Offsets per rosette: 1 to 5

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10a
Leaves: Broadleaf
Flowers: Nocturnal
Flower Time: Late winter and early spring
Spring: vb sleyotaofseIbe y sariom eatmr rlbee
Late fall or early winter
Inflorescence Type: Thyrse
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Good as a cover crop
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances: Salt tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Stratify seeds
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Days to germinate
Suitable for wintersowing
Start indoors
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Preferred depth
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous: Genetically Modified

15" diameter container

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