Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: GUSTAAF VAN DER STEEN
Country of Origin: (BE) Belgium
Year of registration: 1978
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.
Foliage: Other: Upward growing leaves of rich red- purple. Gay chicks on bright red stolons.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Easy to find
Source: Perennial Obsession and Squaw Mountain Gardens
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
  • Live-forever
Also sold as:
  • Madame Arsac

Photo Gallery
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2017-05-10
Location: Germany, Bavaria
Date: 2012-05-30
Photo courtesy of Beatrix Bodmeier, Bavaria/Germany
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 27, 2013
Location: Botanical Garden Meise (Belgium)
Date: 2017-08-09
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-09-18
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Location: Tabby's Garden
Date: 2012-04-26
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Sep 22, 2009
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-04-11

Date: 2012-05-02
Source: Timberline Gardens Arvada, CO
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: 8/16
Location: Seattle WA 
Date: 2012-12-14
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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 16, 2012
Location: My garden - Arvada, Colorado zone 5
Date: 2011-10-20
Purchased from Timberline Gardens in Arvada, Co.
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2012-05-16
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: 6/17
Location: Botanical Garden Meise (Belgium)
Date: 2017-08-09
Location: Botanical Garden Meise (Belgium)

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with Permission.
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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 10, 2011
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions

10/6/2010 PNW zone 8 new from Perennial Obsession
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Sep 26, 2012

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jan 29, 2013 
Water markings in January

Date: 2011-10-30
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-06-03
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Beautiful! by goldfinch4 May 30, 2013 12:22 AM 3

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