Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek
Live-Forever

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Size: Large - 4" to 9"
Soil type: Dry
Well draining
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Other
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Terracotta
Water: Average
Uses: Edging
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Offsets per rosette: 31 and more
Availability: Hard to find
Toxicity: Low risk
None

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 6b
Leaves: Good fall color
Flowers: Nocturnal
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
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Fall
Late fall or early winter
Inflorescence Type: Catkin
Suitable Locations: Terrariums
Alpine Gardening
Uses: Suitable for miniature gardens
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Salt tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Provide darkness
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Sow in situ
Other info
Propagation: Other methods: Corms
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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