Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybridizer: SANDY MACPHERSON
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 1970s
Size: Large - 4" to 9"
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: rosy-purple with broad leaves.
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
Child plants: one child plant

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

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Photo by jkbingh
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-09-14
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2014-09-09
Location: Riverton, Utah, United States
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: 7-16 PM
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2020-07-07
Location: KALAMA WA
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Location: Western Washington
Date: 2014-05-17

5/30/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-07-06

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with Permission.
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Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with Permission.
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Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with Permission.
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Location: Liberty, Utah
Date: May 26, 2019
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-06-08
Location: Pacific Northwest
Date: 2011-06-21
Location: Pacific Northwest
Date: 2011-09-02
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 5, 2012
Hail damage to leaves.
Location: Botanical Garden Meise (Belgium)
Date: 2017-08-09
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: 6/17
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2020-06-24
Photo by Calif_Sue

1/28/2011 PNW, zone 8 new plant

3/25/2011 PNW, zone 8

4.09.11 - SE (Middle,TN) Zone 6a
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