Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybridizer: Baker, 1870 / in Gard. BC (1877) II 230
History of species or Cultivar: Form S. calcareum / The rosettes are smaller than in the typical manner and forms dense tuff strong, bright bluish green rosettes with burgundy tips.
Size: Medium 2 1/2" to 4"
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: (syn. S. GREENII 'Baker') ... ? (?), 1870s
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: 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

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

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Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-10-08

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Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-06-24
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Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-07-31
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2017-05-24

7-3-10 Upper Midwest Zone 4

10/6/2010 PNW zone 8 new from Perennial Obsession

11/62010 PNW zone 8

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Location: Zone 4 Upper Midwest
Date: Jun 25, 2011

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Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2020-06-13
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2012-07-01
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Dec 6, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: may 27, 2013
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2015-03-16
Location: My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5b
Date: 2011-10-26
This plant is new to me this year. Its roots are nestled in a bit
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