Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Country of Origin: (ES) Spain
Offsets per rosette: 21 to 30

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 12
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Late summer or early fall
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Inflorescence Type: Catkin
Suitable Locations: Terrariums
Uses: Erosion control
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances: Squirrels
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Suitable for wintersowing
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Cane
Containers: Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Not suitable for containers
Miscellaneous: Dioecious

Photo taken at Kevin Vaughn's garden

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