Sempervivum Species, Hens and Chicks, House Leek, Live-Forever
Sempervivumciliosum

Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Sempervivum (sem-per-VEE-vum)
Species: ciliosum (sil-ee-OH-sum)

Synonym:Sempervivum borisii

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

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
Pale Yellow
Green

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

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
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Plant is viviparous

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds