Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek
Live-Forever

Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Soil type: Dry
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Sandy / light
Other
Water: Very low
Average
Uses: Accent
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Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 10a
Leaves:Deciduous
Flowers:Malodorous
Flower Time:Spring: r Ifyeasat lareemmtbib vyer eb ooose ls
Late summer or early fall
Winter
Inflorescence Type:Panicle
Suitable Locations:Alpine Gardening
Uses:Erosion control
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Hummingbirds
Resistances:Squirrels
Propagation: Seeds:Scarify seeds
Needs specific temperature
Days to germinate
Suitable for wintersowing
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Propagation: Other methods:Other
Containers:Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Preferred depth
Miscellaneous:Goes Dormant

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