Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Country of Origin: (NL) The Netherlands
Soil type: Well draining
Loamy / Medium
Other
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Containers
Edging
Other
Pests and Diseases: Other
Offsets per rosette: 21 to 30

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 12
Leaves: Good fall color
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Late winter and early spring
Spring
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Inflorescence Type: Spadix
Suitable Locations: Espalier
Uses: Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Needs specific temperature
Days to germinate: rte iyt i dsm,i fnSeti eiedv sqeoamiutuorgpat rrneimora nnsgb
Depth to plant seed
Other info
Propagation: Other methods: Stolons and runners
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Prefers to be under-potted
Not suitable for containers
Miscellaneous: Dioecious

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