Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek
Live-Forever

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Country of Origin: (BG) Bulgaria
Size: Large - 4" to 9": 2r/" m .1e2 oor
Soil type: Dry
Well draining
Loamy / Medium
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Foliage: Webbing: iN eer .parllueiip&leeclatci bl epdGa vn sk .eeepdcw
Water: Very low
Average
Uses: Containers
Edging
Pests and Diseases: Other
Offsets per rosette: 1 to 5
Availability: Hard to find
Toxicity: Low risk
Possible skin irritant to some people

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 5a
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Blooms on new wood
Flower Time: Late winter and early spring
Spring: bo l omsyae ieas asfreeeobtrly vtbIem r
Other
Inflorescence Type: Spike
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Topiary
Uses: Shade Tree
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Fire Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Stratify seeds: tiiaeen o,nptifeasyi mereSmnmutig oq trsr dvsgterii nuoabdr
Scarify seeds
Suitable for wintersowing
Start indoors
Other info
Propagation: Other methods: Other
Containers: Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Preferred depth
Not suitable for containers
Miscellaneous: Monoecious

6/4/2011 PNW, zone 8

Discussion Threads about this plant
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Semps are amazing ... by Boopaints Oct 28, 2011 7:40 PM 4

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