Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: ED SKROCKI
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 1981
Other Details: Classic Satin type
Size: Medium 2 1/2" to 4"
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: Fuzzy: The leaves look and feel velvety.
Cilia: Contrasting white cilia along the leaf edges.
Red: Spring into early summer.
Green: Late fall into winter.
Terracotta: Deep orangy terracotta in the heat of summer.
Winter Color
Other: Glowing red in spring. Deep olive- green leaves, almost brown. Summer color has terra cotta colored centers with green tips.
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
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: 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
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
Also sold as:
  • Chick Charms® Bing Cherry™

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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2016-09-02
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-09-12
Location: Denver, CO
Date: June 2011
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2019-04-24
Location: Canby, OR
Date: 2017-03-12
Uploaded by jkbingh
Location: My garden - Arvada, Colorado zone 5
Date: May 25, 2011
Purchased from Simply Succulents
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-08-16
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 19, 2013
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2018-04-06
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Sep 2, 2011
Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon 
Date: 2015-03-02
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-06-10
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-04-15
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-07-14
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: May 14, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Jun 21, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Jul 22, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 27 2013
Location: Lincoln NE
Date: 2013-10-30
Photo taken in late Oct.
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-03-15

Date: 2022-04-03
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Aug 28, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Mar 22, 2011
Purchased from NHN
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Mar 28, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Jul 16, 2011
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: 6/17
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: AM
Location: Washington
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-06-22
Terrific color changes on this one through the year.
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-07-05
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 19, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 5, 2012
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-05-07
Location: ,Front Royal,Va
Date: 2013-05-10
Location: Canby, OR
Date: 2016-09-02
Location: NC Zone 7A
Date: 2011-11-19
New plant
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-07-07

Date: 2020-08-01
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: 5-10-16
Sempervivum "Aglow"
Location: Upper Midwest zone 4
Date: May 22, 2010
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Feb 16, 2011
New plant this year
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 20, 2012
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2012-06-21

Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission.
Location: my garden, Zone 7b, NC
Date: 2012-04-15

Date: 2020-10-09

Date: 2021-04-07
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Comments:
  • Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Mar 21, 2012 5:10 PM concerning plant:
    I love this smaller type semp for it's lovely red color starting in March and holding through June, in my area. When it rains, it makes it looks like it is sprinkled with sparkling rubies and the cilia along the leaf edges give the appearance of being edged with white.
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Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum 'Aglow') by CDsSister Jun 21, 2012 10:24 AM 2

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