Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Size: Large - 4" to 9"
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
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

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Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek
Also sold as:
  • Kreb 2
  • Krebs 2
  • Desert Bloom 2

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Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2016-05-28

Date: 2018-07-06

Date: 2019-09-05

Date: 2017-09-07
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-05-03
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-06-04
Location: Kalama, Wa.
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Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-07-06

3.01.11 - SE (Middle TN) Zone 6a
Location: Mandan, ND
Date: 2020-07-10
Location: Salem, OR
Photo courtesy of Perennial Obsessions.
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-07-16

Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens

New purchase from Zone 8 - 09.10.10

Zone 6a - Middle, TN - 12-09-10
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Location: Salem, OR
Photo courtesy of Perennial Obsessions.
Location: Beautiful Tennessee, my garden
Date: June 7, 2017
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-06-13
Location: Central Pennsylvania 
Date: 2020-09-17

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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Location: Salem, OR
Photo courtesy of Perennial Obsessions.
Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2017-05-27

Date: 2016-08-21
Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission.
Location: KALAMA WA
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Location: KALAMA WA
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