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| Houseleek |
| Sempervivum | Accepted |
| Velanovsky | Synonym |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Size: | Large - 4" to 9" |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining: l lid idatoars ww wwpeter.ihiJnTi srteunt a okern .tden ieheolce duu oionma llks relspe heystya Loamy / Medium Other |
| Foliage: | Pink Green Purple Yellow: vrrrpi fincwdep. taieaoe eunoo ady stpg eeFntbhrl se . lSbaapeer tesoe r |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Containers Edging Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
| Toxicity: | Low risk Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Fragrant |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring Summer Late fall or early winter: e sa ovs r a elefyyIboerbe to ltbmsaimer |
| Inflorescence Type: | Catkin |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light: rornisiteoeipimrqr bngi mtiae,ueo Sstu ymag d vi tesfnenradt Needs specific temperature Days to germinate Sow in situ |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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