Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid:Yes
Country of Origin:(MK) Macedonia
Offsets per rosette:11 to 20

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Shrub
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 8a
Leaves:Unusual foliage color
Flowers:Malodorous
Flower Time:Fall
Late fall or early winter
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Inflorescence Type:Thyrse
Suitable Locations:Bog gardening
Uses:Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Birds
Resistances:Gophers/Voles
Propagation: Seeds:Needs specific temperature
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Depth to plant seed
Suitable for wintersowing
Propagation: Other methods:Other
Containers:Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Miscellaneous:Monoecious

Photo courtesy of Beatrix Bodmeier, Bavaria/Germany

Discussion Threads about this plant
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chicks and hens by brandi6262 Feb 13, 2018 5:23 PM 3

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