Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Size: Other: 4 1/2", 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: Other: Blue-green leaves well shaded & tipped red. Nice water marks with good summer shading.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Offsets per rosette: 31 and more
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 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
Also sold as:
  • BigSam™ Country Red

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Location: Arenas Valley, NM My garden
Date: 2018-08-30
Location: Arenas Valley, NM My Home
Date: 1980-01-01
Location: Arenas Valley, NM my yard
Date: 2017-04-04
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-03-24
Location: Arenas Valley, NM, My yard
Date: 2017-09-11
Location: SunZone 6a
Date: 2014-07-16
Location: KALAMA WA
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Location: Canby, OR
Date: 2016-09-06
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-07-25
Has some variegated leaves.
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-05-09
Location: Lincoln NE
Date: 2013-10-30
Photo taken in late Oct.
Location: Canby, OR
Date: 2016-03-25
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-05-26
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Sep 2, 2011

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with Permission.
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Location: Kalama, Wa.
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5/7/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-07-03
Location: Washington 8b

Date: 2014-05-26
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-03-23
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-03-23
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Mar 22, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Jun 12, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Jun 12, 2011
Location: Fairfax, VA | June, 2022
Date: 2022-07-01
Location: SunZone 6a
Date: 2014-07-06
Location: Tabby's Garden
Date: 2012-04-23

4/5/2011 PNW, zone 8
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-03-09
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-07-28
Location: Fairfax, VA | June, 2022
Date: 2022-06-05
Location: KALAMA WA
Date: 2016-05-08
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Location: Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina | June, 2022
Date: 2022-06-15
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2014-06-13
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-06-04
Location: SunZone 6a
Date: 2014-04-18
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2012-05-28
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2014-06-24
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-03-12
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 19, 2011
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2013-03-20

8/20/2010 PNW zone 8

9/19/2010 PNW zone 8

11/7/2010 PNW zone 8

12/31/2010 PNW zone 8

Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
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Location: Canby, OR
Date: 2017-03-21
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-07-07
Location: Pot Collection
Date: 2014-08-13
Shown as potted from Young's Garden
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-07-25
Location: Fairfax, VA | September 2022
Date: 2022-09-11
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