Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek
Live-Forever

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid:Yes
Country of Origin:(UK) United Kingdom
Soil type:Dry
Loamy / Medium
Other
Water:Very low
Average
Uses:Containers
Pests and Diseases:Pest resistant
Offsets per rosette:11 to 20

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 9a
Leaves:Glaucous
Flowers:Nocturnal
Flower Time:Fall
Year Round
Inflorescence Type:Single
Suitable Locations:Xeriscapic
Uses:Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant:Birds
Hummingbirds
Resistances:Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Seeds:Stratify seeds
Scarify seeds
Needs specific temperature
Depth to plant seed
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Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Stem
Containers:Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Not suitable for containers
Miscellaneous:Endangered
Conservation status:Endangered (EN)

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