Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek
Live-Forever

Also sold as:
  • Pekinense
  • Pekinensis

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Country of Origin: (CA) Canada
Soil type: Dry
Well draining
Loamy / Medium
Foliage: Purple
Water: Very low
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Containers
Edging
Pests and Diseases: Other
Offsets per rosette: 31 and more
Availability: Other
Toxicity: Low risk
None
Possible skin irritant to some people

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Leaves: Glaucous
Flowers: Blooms on new wood
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Late fall or early winter
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Inflorescence Type: Plume
Suitable Locations: Street Tree
Alpine Gardening
Uses: Good as a cover crop
Wildlife Attractant: Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances: Fire Resistant
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Scarify seeds
Needs specific temperature
Suitable for wintersowing
Other info
Propagation: Other methods: Bulbs
Containers: Preferred depth
Prefers to be under-potted
Not suitable for containers
Miscellaneous: Monocarpic

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Discussion Threads about this plant
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Sempervivum 'Pekinese' by valleylynn Mar 29, 2013 10:35 PM 0

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