Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek
Live-Forever

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid:Yes
Country of Origin:(US) United States
Soil type:Dry
Well draining
Sandy / light
Other
Water:Very low
Does not like wet feet
Uses:Other
Pests and Diseases:Other
Offsets per rosette:31 and more

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Vine
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 13
Leaves:Semi-evergreen
Flowers:Showy
Flower Time:Late spring or early summer: s yboeebmvlyo i ertrl rsaoeee bIa fatms
Summer
Fall
Year Round
Inflorescence Type:Spadix
Suitable Locations:Beach Front
Uses:Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Birds
Resistances:Gophers/Voles
Propagation: Seeds:Provide darkness: io ie eeSiat ersbam,prinmto egior nyttitsaqm vuinrdudrgnsef
Depth to plant seed
Suitable for wintersowing
Seeds are hydrophilic
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Cane
Containers:Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous:Tolerates poor soil

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