Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: SANDY MACPHERSON
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 1961
Size: Large - 4" to 9"
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
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
Full Sun to Partial 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
Child plants: 19 child plants

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Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek
  • Live-Forever

Photo Gallery
Location: Pan's Garden
Date: 2008-08-27
this is how it should look when healthy and well grown

Date: 2015-09-12
Location: Kevin Vaughn's garden, Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-05-03
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: June 29, 2015
Location: Tabby's Garden
Date: 2012-05-14
puchased from Harlequins Gardens in Boulder, Co
Location: Canby, OR
Date: 2017-06-18

Canada, zone 5A

9/28/2010

3.02.11 - SE (Middle TN) Zone 6a - New

4.09.11 - SE (Middle,TN) Zone 6a
Location: Kevin Vaughn's garden, Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-05-03
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-05-03
Photo taken in Kevin Vaughn's garden
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: June 27, 2015
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-05-15

Date: May 2015

8/13/2010 PNW, zone 8. Baby tears sedum on Right & Left, Mossy st

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with Permission.
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Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with Permission.
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Location: KALAMA WA
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Comments:
  • Posted by JungleShadows (Salem OR - Zone 8a) on Jun 16, 2014 1:57 PM concerning plant:
    Patty's plant does not look right to me. It should never show more than a blush of pink. It is similar to 'Lilac Time' but more silver-colored.
  • Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on May 3, 2023 10:12 AM concerning plant:
    It seems that almost every year this incorrect version of 'Silverine' pops up at the local nurseries and big box stores. Per Kevin Vaughn, this is not the correct version of 'Silverine'.
    Photo by sedumzz
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