Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: ED SKROCKI
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 1972
History of species or Cultivar: (S. 'Cleveland Morgan' × S. ? )
Awards: AM* - Award of Merit: 1974
BR* = Bronze Rosette: 1975
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.
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
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: Cleveland Morgan x n/a

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Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek

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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2020-04-03
Location: Western Washington
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2019-03-26
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2014-11-20
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 4/9/19
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-04-10
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2020-02-25

5/30/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 27, 2013
Location: Oklahoma
Date: 2017-03-14
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2014-04-22
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-04-07
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 2, 2011
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2015-12-22

Date: 2016-03-13
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 5, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-05-22
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2014-05-21
Location: Little garden of Big Dreams, Dayton KY
Close up to see fuzz on leaves
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-06-12
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-05-20
Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2016-04-06
Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2017-04-19
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 5, 2012
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2014-05-21
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Feb 6, 2012

2/16/2011 PNW, zone 8 new plant

3.26.11 - SE (Middle TN) Zone 6a

3/30/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Jun 23, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 19, 2011
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-03-15
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Feb 18, 2009
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions
Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2016-04-08

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2017-05-27

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Comments:
  • Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Oct 2, 2011 4:30 PM concerning plant:
    This is the first year for me with the Sempervivum. It has a rich burgundy/red color and velvety feel to the leaves.
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