Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: ANDRE SMITS
Country of Origin: (BE) Belgium
Year of registration: 1994
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: Winter Color
Other: Many olive-green leaves backed red. Nice form overall.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Source: Perennial Obsession
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 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
Also sold as:
  • Terra Cotta Baby

Photo Gallery
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-05-26
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2017-03-11
Location: Seattle WA 
Date: 2017-05-02
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Location: Canby, OR
Date: 2017-08-23
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2015-06-04
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2018-03-11

Date: 2018-03-05
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-07-02
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2015-08-13
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-07-15
Location: Massachusetts garden
Date: July 2, 2019
Hens and chcicks remain in good color through the summer
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2019-04-30

5-5-10 Upper Midwest Zone 4
Location: Massachusetts garden
Date: May 24, 2019
Spring color is a deep red, the orange and green phase is in Augu
Photo by jkbingh
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-06-11
Location: Massachusetts garden
Date: July 2, 2019
This mature hen is splitting-dividing into two.
Location: Massachusetts garden
Date: July 2, 2019
This mature hen is splitting-dividing into three.
Location: Kevin Vaughn's garden, Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-05-03
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-06-20
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-04-21
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-06-20
Location: Pacific Northwest
Date: 2011-07-27
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 3, 2010
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions
Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon 
Date: 2015-02-25

3.01.11 - SE (Middle TN) Zone 6a
Location: Pacific Northwest
Date: 2011-10-11
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