Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: Ed Skrocki
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 1972 or 1975?
Other Details: Broad, dull green tipped leaves of medium rose. Short cilia. Prolific. Satin. Medium.
Size: Medium 2 1/2" to 4"
Soil type: Dry
Well draining
Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Other: The soil type will depend on what your weather conditions are like. Just make sure it drains well.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: It may be several years before it blooms
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Stratify seeds: Stratifying seeds may improve germination, but is not required
Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Monocarpic

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Trade name information:
Series: Planets
Cultivar name: 'Pluto'
Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek

Photo Gallery
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-10-08
Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Location: Nashville, TN
Date: 2020-05-23
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-06-04

Date: 2022-03-13
Location: Fairfax, VA
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-05-26
Location: Fairfax, Virginia (May 2022)
Date: 2022-05-05
Jeboba's Wonderful Semps, with pups coming up!
Location: Fairfax, VA
Location: Kalama, Wa.
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Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-07-28
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-05-18
Location: Fairfax, VA | September 2022
Date: 2022-09-11
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-06-20
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 8/9/2004
Photo courtesy of Fernwood Nursery
Location: Botanical Garden Meise (Belgium)
Location: Fairfax, VA | May, 2023
Date: 2023-05-18
Location: March 2023 | Fairfax VA
Photo by sedumzz

Date: 2022-03-13
Location: KALAMA WA
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 8/31/2003
Photo courtesy of Fernwood Nursery
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 8/9/2004
Photo courtesy of Fernwood Nursery
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-04-20
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-04-11
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-04-20
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-06-26
Location: Dayton, Nevada
Date: 2015-06-10
Pluto with her babies in orbit.

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-05-09
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