Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid:Yes
Country of Origin:(BG) Bulgaria
Offsets per rosette:6 to 10

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Tree
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 10a
Leaves:Good fall color
Flowers:Blooms on new wood
Flower Time:Fall
Late fall or early winter
Year Round: brveo soteamer iloe steIry me aaflybbs
Inflorescence Type:Spadix
Suitable Locations:Alpine Gardening
Uses:Suitable for miniature gardens
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances:Salt tolerant
Propagation: Seeds:Provide light: nsiiptr oeurm ,rfm ymo iionutarvtsedq i tbrd anigSgsaeeneet i
Provide darkness
Stratify seeds
Needs specific temperature
Start indoors
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Cane
Containers:Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Miscellaneous:Endangered

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

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