Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: Volkmar Schara 2006
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: Cilia
Tufts
Green
Other: Light green with dark tips and extremely fuzzy. Very unusual and striking.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Easy to find
Source: Edelweiss Perennials
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
Parentage: Koko Flanel x na

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Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek

Photo Gallery
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2018-04-02
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-04-05
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2017-05-27
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 19, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jan 12, 2013
Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon 
Date: 2015-08-07
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-06-21
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-09-16

5/30/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 15, 2013 
Heavy cilia

Date: May 5, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-08-30

2/19/2011 PNW, zone 8 new plant
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 27, 2013
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Mar 22, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jul 29, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 8, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2012-12-29
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Oct 24, 2012 
Cilia and tufting

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Discussion Threads about this plant
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Same Plant? by webesemps Nov 1, 2012 5:36 PM 3
Brrrr by goldfinch4 Jan 13, 2013 9:29 AM 1

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