Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Country of Origin: Other
Offsets per rosette: 31 and more

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Leaves: Spring ephemeral
Flowers: Blooms on old wood
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
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Late fall or early winter
Inflorescence Type: Single
Suitable Locations: Street Tree
Uses: Shade Tree
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Butterflies
Resistances: Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Provide darkness
Needs specific temperature
Sow in situ
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Preferred depth
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

Photo courtesy of Sue Thomas / Sunray Plants / Haccombe/Devon (GB

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