Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Country of Origin: (CA) Canada
Size: Other
Soil type: Dry
Well draining
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Other
Foliage: Silver/Grey: rnsnG bGoe sawt asorogcr,.glolo t lrtitoc heaenwt.buimormeioenyrna
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Water: Average
Uses: Edging
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Offsets per rosette: 31 and more
Availability: Other
Toxicity: Low risk
None

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 6a
Leaves: Needled
Flowers: Blooms on new wood
Flower Time: Late winter and early spring
Late summer or early fall
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Year Round
Inflorescence Type: Raceme
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Xeriscapic
Uses: Erosion control
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Resistances: Flood Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide darkness
Stratify seeds
Days to germinate
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Propagation: Other methods: Bulbs
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Not suitable for containers
Miscellaneous: Endangered

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