Aichryson Species, Yellow Houseleek

Aichrysonvillosum

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Aichryson (eye-KRIS-on)
Species
villosum (vil-OH-sum)
Synonym
Sempervivum villosum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Deer Park, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2007 | neutral

Looks like a doily to me.

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Napier, WV (Zone 5b) | November 2006 | positive

This little plant was growing in a 4 inch container and it just happened that each off-set grew out against the inside of the container m...Read More

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