Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: Kevin C Vaughn
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 1976
History of species or Cultivar: (S. 'Marietta' x S. 'Denise's Cobweb')
Size: Medium 2 1/2" to 4"
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: Other: Pink & green. Heavy fringes & tufts. Produces many crests
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Easy to find
Toxicity: Low risk
None
Possible skin irritant to some people

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
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 Color: Pink
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
Humidity tolerant
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
Parentage: Marietta x Denise's Cobweb

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

Photo Gallery
Location: Columbus, Ohio USA, Zone 6b
Date: November 2018
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-07-16
Location: Columbus, Ohio USA, Zone 6b
Date: 11/4/19
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 5, 2002
Location: St. Helens, Oregon
Date: 2020-07-17
Location: Columbus, Ohio USA, Zone 6b
Date: 10/25/19
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-03-15
Location: St. Helens, Oregon
Date: 2020-04-06
Location: Murray, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-06-13
Extremely heat and drought stressed plant.
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2018-03-05
Location: St. Helens, Oregon
Date: 2020-07-17
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-08-14

Sempervivum 'Fuzzy Wuzzy'
Location: Salem, OR
Photo courtesy of Perennial Obsessions. Crested form.

Date: 2015-09-25
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-10-12
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-08-14
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-07-06

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with Permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Beautiful Tennessee 
Date: March 22, 2014
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-05-27
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-05-27

Sempervivum 'Fuzzy Wuzzy'
Location: Salem, OR
Photo courtesy of Perennial Obsessions. Crested form.
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-08-14
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-08-30
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jan 23, 2013
Location: St. Helens, Oregon
Date: 2020-07-17

Date: May, 2015
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-08-23
Location: Salem, OR
Photo courtesy of Perennial Obsessions.
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Oct 22, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Oct 22, 2012
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: 5-16
"Fuzzy Wuzzy" beginning to crest.
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-03-22
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