Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek
Live-Forever

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid:Yes
Country of Origin:(CH) Switzerland
Soil type:Dry
Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Water:Very low
Does not like wet feet
Uses:Containers
Edging
Pests and Diseases:Pest resistant
Offsets per rosette:21 to 30
Toxicity:Low risk
Possible skin irritant to some people

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 4a
Leaves:Good fall color
Flowers:Showy
Flower Color:Bi-Color
Flower Time:Late winter and early spring
Spring
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Inflorescence Type:Cluster
Suitable Locations:Xeriscapic
Topiary
Uses:Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Resistances:Powdery Mildew
Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds:Provide light
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Provide darkness
Scarify seeds
Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods:Stolons and runners
Containers:Needs excellent drainage in pots
Preferred depth
Not suitable for containers
Miscellaneous:Endangered

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