Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek

Also sold as:
  • Sempervivum 'Zilver Susannae'

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Shrub
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 9b
Leaves:Fragrant
Flowers:Blooms on new wood
Flower Time:Late winter and early spring
Late spring or early summer
Fall
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Inflorescence Type:Corymb
Suitable Locations:Houseplant
Uses:Flowering Tree
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Birds
Resistances:Tolerates dry shade
Propagation: Seeds:Provide light
Stratify seeds
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Days to germinate
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods:Layering
Containers:Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous:Epiphytic

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