Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek
Live-Forever

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid:Yes
Country of Origin:(CA) Canada
Size:Large - 4" to 9"
Soil type:Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Foliage:Fuzzy
Purple
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Water:Average
Uses:Accent
Edging
Pests and Diseases:Pest resistant
Offsets per rosette:21 to 30
Availability:Other
Toxicity:Low risk
None

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 13
Leaves:Glaucous
Flowers:Blooms on old wood
Flower Time:Spring
Late spring or early summer
Fall
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Inflorescence Type:Compound Umbel
Suitable Locations:Beach Front
Terrariums
Uses:Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances:Tolerates dry shade
Propagation: Seeds:Self fertile
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Needs specific temperature
Suitable for wintersowing
Seeds are hydrophilic
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Stem
Containers:Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Prefers to be under-potted
Not suitable for containers
Miscellaneous:Goes Dormant

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