Sempervivum Species, Hen-and-Chickens, Houseleek, Old Man & Woman, Roof House Leek
Sempervivumarachnoideum

Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Sempervivum (sem-per-VEE-vum)
Species: arachnoideum (a-rak-NOY-dee-um)

Synonym:Sempervivum doellianum

Synonym:Sempervivum heterotrichum

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Succulent

Foliage Color
Bronze
Burgundy/Maroon

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting