Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: Ed Skrocki (US), 1975, named by Alan C. Smith (UK)
History of species or Cultivar: (inc. 'Icycle')
Size: Other: 3" or more
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: Lightly haired with silver to give them a frosted appearance. Red with green center
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
Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
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

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Location: Arenas Valley, NM My Home
Date: 2018-04-23
Location: Arenas Valley, NM My Home
Date: 2018-04-23
Location: Beautiful Tennessee 
Date: April 6, 2014
early  spring color
Location: Arenas Valley, NM My Home
Date: 2018-03-08

Date: 2021-06-04
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Aug. 16, 2013

Date: 2020-03-14

4/6/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-09-18
Location: Tabby's Garden
Date: 2012-04-23
Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2016-04-08
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Feb 17, 2009
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions
Location: Zone 4 Upper Midwest
Date: Aug 20, 2011
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-07-10
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Sep 26 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Sep 2, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 19, 2011
Uploaded by twitcher
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 25, 2012
Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2015-08-12

3/22/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 22, 2012 
Photo taken at Kevin Vaughn's garden
Location: Zone 4 Upper Midwest
Date: Jun 13, 2011
Location: Zone 5
Date: 2014-05-26
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-07-28
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jan 23, 2013
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: May 30, 2011
Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon 
Date: 2015-03-11

5/1/2010 VA zone 7

7/4/2010 PNW zone 8

7/26/2010 PNW zone 8

10/4/2010 PNW zone 8

11/7/2010 PNW zone 8

12/31/2010 PNW zone 8

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: My garden, zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2012-07-09
zone 4 Wisconsin
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Apr 20, 2008
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions
Location: Oklahoma
Date: 2017-04-30

Date: 2011-10-30
Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2017-05-27

9/5/2010 PNW zone 8

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