Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Other Details: One of the largest cultivars of S. tectorum, yellow - green leaves with brown tips
History of species or Cultivar: Sempervivum tectorum subsp. from Maritim-Alps (FR) 1924
Awards: AGM: 2008
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
Availability: Easy to find
Source: North Hills Nursery

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: 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
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek

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5/7/2011 PNW, zone 8
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Date: 2021-03-19
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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 13, 2012
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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 16, 2012
Location: Grand Forks, B.C. Cdn. Zone 5A (Zone 4a)
Date: May 3, 2010

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Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon 
Date: 2015-07-22
Location: NYBG 
Date: June 14 22
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-08-22
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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 27, 2013
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Jun 12, 2011

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5/24/2011 PNW, zone 8

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