Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek
Live Forever

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid:Yes
Country of Origin:(CA) Canada
Soil type:Well draining
Loamy / Medium
Other
Water:Very low
Uses:Edging
Other
Pests and Diseases:Pest resistant
Offsets per rosette:11 to 20
Availability:Hard to find
Toxicity:Low risk
None

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 2
Leaves:Other
Flowers:Showy
Flower Time:Spring
Summer
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Late fall or early winter
Inflorescence Type:Thyrse
Suitable Locations:Street Tree
Topiary
Uses:Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Butterflies
Resistances:Tolerates foot traffic
Propagation: Seeds:Scarify seeds
Depth to plant seed
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Can handle transplanting
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Tip
Containers:Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous:Endangered
Conservation status:Endangered (EN)

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Sempervivum 'Bedazzled' by valleylynn Mar 19, 2016 7:10 PM 2

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