Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: Jakob Eschmann
Country of Origin: (CH) Switzerland
Year of registration: 1964
Origin of name: Probably named after the Rhône River.
History of species or Cultivar: S. marmoreum x S. arachnoideum x S. ballsii
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: Many leaves flushed & tipped red form a compact rosette.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Easy to find
Source: SMG Succulents
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
Partial or Dappled 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
Also sold as:
  • 'Rhöne'

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Location: Zone 6 - New Jersey, USA
Date: 2024-04-18
Location: photo shot in collection of Beatrix Bodmeier
Date: 2016-08-02
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 2, 2011

Date: May 17, 2011
Photo courtesy of Erwin Geiger, Semper-vivum.de, Nursery Sempervi

6/6/2011 PNW, zone 8

Date: May 17, 2011
Photo courtesy of Erwin Geiger, Semper-vivum.de, Nursery Sempervi

Date: May 17, 2011
Photo courtesy of Erwin Geiger, Semper-vivum.de, Nursery Sempervi
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2020-06-16
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-07-15

7/26/2010 PNW zone 8

3/30/2011 PNW, zone 8

5/7/2011 PNW, zone 8
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