Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: Kevin C. Vaughn
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 1979
Other Details: Fat Jack tends to have problems with rot in cold areas that do not have snow cover, but lots of rain. As soon as warmer/drier weather arrives they seem to recover.
History of species or Cultivar: (S. 'Rita Jane' x S. ? )
Size: Medium 2 1/2" to 4"
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: Green leaves tipped deep red. Satin form with chicks on pink stolons
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
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
Parentage: Rita Jane x n/a

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

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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-05-27

6/23/2011 PNW, zone 8

7/26/2010 PNW zone 8

11/7/2010 PNW zone 8
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: June 27, 2015
Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon 
Date: 2014-10-31

5/12/2010 PNW zone 8

July 4, 2010 PNW zone 8

July 4, 2010 PNW zone 8

9/11/2010 PNW zone 8

5/14/2011 PNW, zone 8, recovered from months of rain.
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Jun 23, 2011
Location: Salem, OR
Photo courtesy of Perennial Obsessions.
Location: Salem, OR
Photo courtesy of Perennial Obsessions.
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 5, 2012
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
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