Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: Botanical Garten Arhus, Denmark
Country of Origin: (DK) Denmark
Year of registration: 1979
Size: Other: 3" across, maybe 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: Winter Color
Other: An unusual winter color. Bronzy- purple
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 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
  • Live-Forever

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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2017-06-19

8/20/2010 PNW zone 8

6/12/2011 PNW, zone 8

4/27/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 19, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 25, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2017-04-03
Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon 
Date: 2014-06-03
Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon 
Date: 2015-07-24
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: June 29, 2015

7/26/2010 PNW zone 8

11/6/2010 PNW zone 8

12/31/2010 PNW zone 8

3/25/2011 PNW, zone 8

6/6/2011 PNW, zone 8

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-07-12
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2017-04-03
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2017-06-19
Crested form is producing normal offsets.

5/21/10 PNW zone 8

10/4/2010 PNW zone 8

4/20/2011 PNW, zone 8

Date: May, 2015
Location: NC Zone 7A
Date: 2011-11-19
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2012-06-24
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Comments:
  • Posted by goldfinch4 (Ripon, Wisconsin) on Sep 20, 2010 5:40 AM concerning plant:
    Wow, this one is so pretty! Love the dark red center!

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