Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: ED SKROCKI
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 1989
Other Details: Started producing chicks second week of April, PNW zone 8.
Size: Other: Up to 3 1/2" across, maybe more
Soil type: Dry
Well draining
Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Other: The soil type will depend on what your weather conditions are like. Just make sure it drains well.
Foliage: Winter Color
Other: Grey-green leaves shaded lavender rose, turns deeper lavender rose color in Winter. Could get fairly large over time.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Easy to find

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: It may be several years before it blooms
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Stratify seeds: Stratifying seeds may improve germination, but is not required
Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Monocarpic

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Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek
  • Live-Forever

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Date: 2018-08-18
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Date: 2018-06-04
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4/17/2011 PNW, zone 8
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Date: Oct 2, 2011
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Date: 2013-03-21
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Date: 5-12-2015
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Date: Feb 17, 2009
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions

5/9/2010 PNW zone 8 Al's Garden Store
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-03-21
Location: zone 5 Denver, CO
Date: 2012-05-05
Trade with Lynn
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Jun 12, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 26, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jan 23, 2013
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2017-01-19

10/09 Pacific Northwest zone 8

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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-04-20

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12/31/2010 PNW zone 8

1.28.11 - SE (MiddleTN) - New Purchase

3/30/2011 PNW, zone 8

4/5/2011 PNW, zone 8

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