Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: GARY GOSSETT
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 1992
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: Smooth
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

Image
Trade name information:
Series: Pacific
Cultivar name: 'Pacific Joyce'
Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek
  • Live-Forever

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Date: 2015-07-24
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Date: 2016-01-24
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-09-02
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-07-25
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-05-26
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-05-21

Date: 2011-10-23
Changing color in Fall
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-07-28
Location: My Garden
Date: 2015-05-14
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2012-06-24
Location: NC
Date: Sep 25, 2011 12:07 PM
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-05-25
Uploaded by jkbingh
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-03-01
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Sep 26, 2012 
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02.02.11 - SE (Middle TN) Winter

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