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: SR* = Silver 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

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial 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
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

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Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Sempervivum
  • Synonym: Packardin

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4.09.11 - SE (Middle,TN) Zone 6a
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-06-24

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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Location: Zone 5
Date: 2012-06-13
Bolting!!
Location: Zone 5
Date: 2012-06-13

3.02.11 - SE (Middle TN) Zone 6a - New

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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Comments:
  • Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Jun 13, 2012 5:30 PM concerning plant:
    A quote with permission from JackB: "I don't recall seeing the hearse he used as a delivery vehicle for his semps, but I do know it had a vanity plate showing NOT DEAD.! He had a thing about the Packard Motor Co, which is why his cv. 'Packardian' is so named.

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