Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: David T. Ford
Country of Origin: (UK) United Kingdom
Year of registration: 1976
History of species or Cultivar: (inc. 'Gay Sester')
Size: Other: 4" or 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: Rich glossy red leaves, chicks olive green with red tips
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Easy to find
Toxicity: Low risk
None
Possible skin irritant to some people

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

Photo Gallery
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2019-09-21
Location: Arenas Valley, NM My Home
Date: 2018-03-08
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Nov 9, 2013
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date: 2021-05-13

4.09.11 - SE (Middle,TN) Zone 6a
Location: Seattle WA 
Date: 2018-04-06
  • Uploaded by gg5
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2015-06-08

5/11/2010 PNW zone 8

3/22/2011 PNW, zone 8

5/23/2010 PNW, zone 8

Date: 2009-04-06
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-04-06
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jan 23, 2013
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 4/24/2019
Location: Wisconsin
Date: 2012-03-19
Zone 4 Wisconsin
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-03-01
Location: My garden - Arvada, Colorado zone 5
Date: 2010-04-05
Purchased from SMG in 2009
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-06-11
Location: Beautiful Tennessee 
Date: March 2014
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-05-26
Location: Zone 4 Upper Midwest
Date: May 11, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 9, 2013

10/09 Pacific Northwest zone 8

4/11/10 Upper Midwest Zone 4

3/15/10 Pacific Northwest Zone 8

Photo taken July 03, 2010 @ Lynn's Gardens

5/11/2010 PNW zone 8

July 26, 2010 PNW zone 8

Photo taken September 04, 2010

9/5/2010 PNW zone 8

11/7/2010 PNW zone 8

12/31/2010 PNW zone 8
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2015-03-28
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2018-05-02
Location: Zone 5
Date: 2012-05-29
Location: Zone 4 Upper Midwest
Date: Jun 13, 2011
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-06-12
Location: My garden - Arvada, Colorado zone 5
Date: May 18, 2010
Location: My garden - Arvada, Colorado zone 5
Date: june 28 ,2010
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-06-19
Location: Yukon, Oklahoma
Date: 2012-06-10
Just days after receiving from Youngs Gardens
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-06-12
Location: NC Zone 7A
Date: 2011-11-21
Location: In my garden
Date: 2014-03-07
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Sempervivum 'Gay Jester' by valleylynn Feb 19, 2013 1:23 AM 2

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