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

Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Sempervivum (sem-per-VEE-vum)
Species: tectorum (tek-TOR-um)
Cultivar: Fame
Hybridized by Moore 1962

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By simple layering

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed