Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybridizer: Martin Haberer
Country of Origin: (DE) Germany
Year of registration: 1977
Size: Large - 4" to 9"
Other: 6" across
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: Other: Glossy green leaves nicely tipped with deep wine red--neat and compact.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Edging
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: Unusual foliage color
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
Needs specific temperature
Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
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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Location: Columbus, Ohio USA, Zone 6b
Date: 4-21-19
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-05-18
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-08-28
Location: Zone 6 - New Jersey, USA
Date: Spring 2023
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2018-03-30
Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon 
Date: 2015-08-23
Location: Zone 4 Upper Midwest
Date: Jun 25, 2011
Location: Columbus, Ohio USA, Zone 6b
Date: 10/25/19
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 2, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-07-06
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 4/29/2019
Location: Oklahoma
Date: 2017-04-13

Taken 6-2-09

11/6/2010 PNW zone 8

12/31/2010 PNW zone 8

4-29-11 Upper Midwest zone 4
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 29, 2012
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-05-29
Location: My garden, zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2012-06-29
zone 4 Wisconsin
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-09-02
Location: Zone 4 Upper Midwest
Date: Aug 20, 2011
Location: Oklahoma
Date: 2018-04-01
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2014-03-17
Location: Zone 5 (partial sun) Denver, CO
Date: 2012-04-16
Trade received from Chris in spring 2011
Location: my garden, Zone 7b, NC
Date: 2012-04-15
Location: NC zone 7A
Date: 2011-11-19

9/12/2010 PNW zone 8 during draught time.

3/25/2011 PNW, zone 8 NHN

4/27/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 3, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 26, 2012
Location: Zone 7A, NC, my garden
Date: 2012-03-05
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-03-10
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Nov 11, 2009
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions

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