Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
History of species or Cultivar: S. marmoreum ssp. erythraeum (Velenovsky) Zonneveld (Succulenta 78(2): 92, 1998)
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: Light green rosettes tipped with rose. Unusual habit.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Easy to find
Source: Simply Succulents
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 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
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Sempervivum marmoreum subsp. erythraeum
  • Synonym: Sempervivum erythraeum

Photo Gallery
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens
Date: 2020-07-08
Location: Portland, Oregon, United States of America
Date: 6/23/2021
two tone pink flowers with a metallic luster
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 2, 2011

Date: 2016-05-11
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Oct 25, 2013
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens
Date: 2020-07-08

4/5/2011 PNW, zone 8 new NHN

Date: 2015-03-19
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 13, 2012
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2016-06-13

Date: 2015-09-25

5/17/2011 PNW, zone 8  NHN

2/19/2011 PNW, zone 8 new plant, NHN
Location: Pacific Northwest
Date: 2011-09-02
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jan 23, 2013
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 19, 2011
Location: Tabby's Garden
Date: 2012-05-11
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Sep 1, 2012
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2014-06-26
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 29, 2012
Location: Salem, OR
Photo courtesy of Perennial Obsessions.
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 5, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 18, 2012
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