Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: Gary Gossett
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 1992
Size: Medium 2 1/2" to 4"
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: Green with plum shading.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Easy to find
Source: SMG Succulent
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
Partial or Dappled 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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Trade name information:
Series: Pacific
Cultivar name: 'Pacific Plum Fuzzy'
Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek
  • Live-Forever
Also sold as:
  • Plum Fuzzy

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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2020-01-25
Location: Kalama, Wa.
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Location: Kalama, Wa.
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Location: Kalama, wa
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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-05-27
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-07-06
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-03-15
Location: Kalama, wa
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Location: Kalama, wa
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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-05-27
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-08-30
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 5, 2012
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-08-18
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Feb 6, 2012
First full year in my beds.
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-04-05
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-07-18
Location: Kalama, wa
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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 18, 2012
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Location: zone 5 Denver, CO
Date: 2012-05-05
Source: SMG

3.01.11 - SE (Middle TN) Zone 6a - New
Location: Medina, TN
Date: April 2014
Sempervivum 'Pacific Plum Fuzzy' shows its Spring coloring.
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2014-11-20
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 2, 2011
Location: Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2016-06-09
Zone 9b.
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-02-22
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-04-02
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Feb 20, 2013

2/16/2011 PNW, zone 8 new plant
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 13, 2012

3/28/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-06-28
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 25, 2012
Location: Pot Collection
Date: 2014-08-22
Newly planted as received from SMG Succulents
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-07-13
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-04-05
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2020-07-07
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Jul 13, 2011
Location: Zone 7A NC
Date: 2011-11-21

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Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-04-02

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