Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: ED SKROCKI
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 1973
History of species or Cultivar: S. 'Atroviolaceum' x S. ?
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.
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 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: one child plant

Image
Trade name information:
Series: King Arthur
Cultivar name: 'Galahad'
Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek
  • Live-Forever

Photo Gallery
Location: Western Washington

Date: 2015-06-21
Location: Zone 4 Upper Midwest
Date: Sep 10, 2011
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-05-27
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-10-06
Location: Wisconsin
Date: 2012-04-06
Zone 4 Wisconsin
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2019-05-06
Location: Zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2011-11-20
11-20-11 Upper Midwest Zone 4
Location: Salem, OR
Photo courtesy of Perennial Obsessions.
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-06-19
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2015-06-04
Location: Zone 4 Upper Midwest
Date: Jun 16, 2011
Location: Zone 4 Upper Midwest
Date: Jul 23, 2011

7-3-10 Upper Midwest Zone 4

2.28.11 - SE (Middle TN) Zone 6a

Date: 2011-10-23
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Sep 2, 2011
Location: My garden, zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2012-07-15
zone 4 Wisconsin
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 5, 2012 
Hail damage to leaves.
Location: Zone 4 Upper Midwest
Date: May 24, 2011

4-27-11 Upper Midwest Zone 4

5/7/2011 PNW, zone 8 new plant

6/9/2011 PNW, zone
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2015-04-25
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