Houseleek, Hen-and-Chickens, Old Man and Woman, Roof House Leek 'Kalinda'

Sempervivum

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Sempervivum (sem-per-VEE-vum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Plant is viviparous
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cottonwood, Arizona

Los Angeles, California

Bordelonville, Louisiana

Joppa, Maryland

Ballston Lake, New York

North Tonawanda, New York

Clarksville, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Chandler, Texas

South Jordan, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
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(Zone 8a) | April 2024 | neutral

Rating Neutral as new in my garden. Planted in a strawberry pot using a 50/50 mix of perlite and landscaper's soil.

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Clarksville, TN (Zone 7a) | March 2011 | positive

This plant is cold hardy to at least zone 4 as well as heat and drought tolerant. It needs a sunny location but also needs protecting fr...Read More

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Los Angeles, CA (Zone 10a) | September 2005 | positive

Sempervivum 'Kalinda' is now in bloom. Has beaufiful pink daisy shape flowers. Have had this one for 6 months now. I cannot fin...Read More

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