Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Country of Origin:(DK) Denmark
Size:Small 1/2" to 2 1/2": psccorUn h2e sa st oi
Medium 2 1/2" to 4"
Soil type:Dry
Loamy / Medium
Other
Foliage:Red: inkst sSptoal mrrrcwpt rnaiodiee,plksret dhg bpe ./reeadu/rwo
Water:Does not like wet feet
Uses:Accent
Edging
Pests and Diseases:Pest resistant
Offsets per rosette:31 and more
Availability:Other

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 7a
Leaves:Needled
Flowers:Blooms on new wood
Flower Time:Late spring or early summer
Summer: rba b rsti v mloeebefserea lmsoetIyyoa
Other
Inflorescence Type:Cyme
Suitable Locations:Xeriscapic
Uses:Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Hummingbirds
Resistances:Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds:Self fertile
Needs specific temperature
Suitable for wintersowing: aluissroasnlt erosvniypt. se tenvbr igna clism penrwersotgoeemime. Bted i iesnugScus
Will not come true from seed
Other info: rryte ousrtsi,iaem irf d vuprntmeo eisteiqem t bgagiadnSnnio
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Leaf
Containers:Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous:Monocarpic

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