Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek
Live-Forever

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Country of Origin: (IT) Italy
Size: Small 1/2" to 2 1/2"
Soil type: Dry
Well draining
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Other
Foliage: Purple
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Water: Very low
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Containers
Edging
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Offsets per rosette: 1 to 5
Availability: Easy to find
Toxicity: Low risk
Possible skin irritant to some people

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9a
Leaves: Glaucous
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Winter: rrIomit sa boaler tvmseebeyye fe obas l
Other
Inflorescence Type: Thyrse
Suitable Locations: Street Tree
Topiary
Uses: Water gardens
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Salt tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide darkness
Needs specific temperature: ebeitfrmqniSsdu ,eagogo eani t ipryinsmisui evdrrm nt toater
Will not come true from seed
Other info
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Cane
Containers: Preferred depth
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous: Monocarpic

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