Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Country of Origin: (CA) Canada
Soil type: Dry
Well draining
Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Water: Does not like wet feet
Uses: Containers
Other
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Offsets per rosette: 11 to 20

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 5b
Leaves: Other
Flowers: Fragrant
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Late fall or early winter
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Inflorescence Type: Plume
Suitable Locations: Bog gardening
Uses: Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Resistances: Tolerates foot traffic
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Self fertile
Provide darkness
Depth to plant seed
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Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Cane
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Preferred depth
Miscellaneous: Genetically Modified

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