Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek
Live-Forever
Cobweb Houseleek

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Size: Mini up to 1/2"
Soil type: Dry: p rncee nli .eehuesahyrodd uTirl lae wihpidknai tl yestto oom oew lwsluneeri d .i anett wrJaktss
Loamy / Medium
Other
Foliage: Green
Water: Very low
Average
Uses: Containers
Other
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Offsets per rosette: 1 to 5

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 3
Leaves: Good fall color
Flowers: Blooms on new wood
Flower Time: Late winter and early spring
Spring
Late spring or early summer
Fall: Ibl eiblsoto sovs ebmrr reeyae a eyfmta
Inflorescence Type: Cyme
Suitable Locations: Street Tree
Uses: Useful for timber production
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Butterflies
Resistances: Salt tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Scarify seeds: u t gertpqseosvSanit ntriyeeufa rm,sdiebnoi mrd ntmigaroiie
Needs specific temperature
Sow in situ
Other info
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Monocarpic

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