Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: Kayser & Seibert
Country of Origin: (DE) Germany
Year of registration: 1972
Size: Medium 2 1/2" to 4"
Other: Up to 3", maybe more.
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.
Foliage: Winter Color
Other: Apple green pointed leaves tipped red. Rosette is open and flat. Shows a red heart.Color darkens to red in Winter
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Easy to find

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
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

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Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek
  • Live-Forever

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Location: Western Washington
Location: Canby, OR
Date: 2016-03-8
Nice late winter color and watermarks
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2018-03-25
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-09-02

5-11-11 Upper Midwest Zone 4

5/30/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-09-18
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Sep 2, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 29, 2012
Location: Central Pennsylvania 
Date: 2021-03-25
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 2, 2011
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-06-24
Location: Tabby's Garden
Date: 2012-05-16
Purchased from Timberline Gardens in Arvada, Co.
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-07-07
Very prolific

10/09 Pacific Northwest zone 8

6/20/2010 PNW, zone 8  Starting to send up flower stalk.

6-30-10 Upper Midwest Zone 4

6/20/2010 PNW, zone 8

9/5/2010 PNW zone 8

10/4/2010 PNW zone 8

12/31/2010 PNW zone 8
Location: Zone 4 Upper Midwest
Date: Jun 9, 2011
Location: Central Pennsylvania 
Date: 2020-09-17
Location: My garden - Arvada, Colorado zone 5
Date: Oct 6, 2011
Purchased from Timberline Gardens, Colorado

3/15/10 Pacific Northwest Zone 8

Date: 2013-02-14
Newly arrived plants

11/13/2010 PNW, zone 8
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