Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 1974
History of species or Cultivar: Nominated by HELEN E. PAYNE
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: Watermarks
Other: Classic satin of great red color in winter & spring, but does fade in summer.
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

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

Photo Gallery
Location: Pacific Northwest
Date: 2011-06-12
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 16, 2012
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2016-01-29

4/27/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon 
Date: 2014-10-27
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-06-30

10/4/2010 PNW zone 8
Location: My garden, zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2012-10-20
zone 4 Wisconsin
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 13, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2016-02-13

12/13/2010 PNW, zone 8
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 21, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Dec 13, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest
Date: 2011-08-08
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-07-08
Huge summer color change to all green!
Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon 
Date: 2015-08-04
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2016-06-13
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-06-19

5/11/2010 PNW zone 8

5/11/2010 PNW zone 8

11/62010 PNW zone 8

3.26.11 - SE (Middle,TN) Zone 6a
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-08-21

3/25/2011 PNW, zone 8

4/27/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Pacific Northwest
Date: 2011-05-24
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2012-06-14
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-07-06
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-06-03
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-05-30
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Comments:
  • Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Mar 16, 2012 10:08 PM concerning plant:
    What is your favorite color in a sempervivum? Red, green, or rosy purple? This is one semp that will give you color year around. It always stands out in the beds. Another very hardy, take anything semp.
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