Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: DAVID T. FORD
Country of Origin: (UK) United Kingdom
Year of registration: 1981
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
Availability: Easy to find
Source: North Hills Nursery
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 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

Photo Gallery
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-09-18
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 2, 2011
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-09-05
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Jun 29, 2011
Location: Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Date: 2009-08-12
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-06-20

Date: 2015-09-05
Location: Germany, Bavaria
Date: 2011-08-05
Photo courtesy of Beatrix Bodmeier, Bavaria/Germany
Location: Germany, Bavaria
Date: 2012-05-30
Photo courtesy of Beatrix Bodmeier, Bavaria/Germany

3/25/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 27, 2013
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-04-16
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-05-06
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Jul 22, 2011
Location: Canby, OR
Date: 2016-09-04
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Aug 28, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Oct 22, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Oct 5, 2012 
Late season bloom stalk

5/14/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Sep 29, 2012
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2019-04-24
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 25, 2012
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-05-30

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with Permission.
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Location: Oklahoma
Date: 2017-04-30
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 5, 2012

Date: 2016-07-04
Location: Salem, OR
Photo courtesy of Perennial Obsessions.

Date: 2016-04-30
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Sep 2, 2011

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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3.26.11 - SE (Middle TN) Zone 6a

1/28/2011 PNW, zone 8 new plant

1.28.11 - SE (MiddleTN) Zone 6a - New
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Comments:
  • Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Oct 6, 2012 1:09 PM concerning plant:
    This is a lovely semp that goes through some very nice color variations throughout the year.
    Neither drought nor months of rain seem to bother this sempervivum. I have not had any problems with rot (rainy season) or excessive leaf die-off from 3 1/2 months of drought.
Discussion Threads about this plant
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Watermarks by goldfinch4 Mar 16, 2013 1:13 PM 1
Nice Color! by goldfinch4 Nov 1, 2013 2:21 PM 2

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