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Crassulaceae
Houseleek, Hen-and-Chickens, Old Man and Woman, Roof House Leek 'Sprite'
Sempervivum
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Family
Crassulaceae
(krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Sempervivum
(sem-per-VEE-vum)
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Height
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Spacing
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Hardiness
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Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Rose/Mauve
Fruit Colors
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Days to Maturity
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Seed Type
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Usage
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Disease Resistance
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Leaf Type
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Bloom Characteristics
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Water Requirements
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Cactus and Succulents
Where to Grow
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Other details
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Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
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Leaf Texture (bottom)
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Color of Leaf Margin
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Leaf Substance
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Number of Vein Pairs
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Appearance of Margin
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Margin Width
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Flower Shape
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Flower Fragrance
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Does it set seed?
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Foliage Habit
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Ploidy
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Color Patterns
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Awards (if applicable)
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Category
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Growth Habit
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Days to Maturity
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Awards (if applicable)
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Bloom Shape
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Habit
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Other Details
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Pruning Instructions
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Kernel Color
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Division
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Division
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Division
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Group
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Disease Resistance
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Section
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Pruning
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Size/Type
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Flower Characteristics
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Leaf Shape/Type
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Leaf Texture
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Leaf Color
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Propagation
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Pollination
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Bearing Habit
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Rootstock Vigor
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Disease Resistance
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Fruit Usage
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Classification
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