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

Sempervivumtectorum

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Sempervivum (sem-per-VEE-vum)
Species
tectorum (tek-TOR-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bear, Delaware

Gold Hill, Oregon

South Jordan, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Gold Hill, OR (Zone 7a) | September 2005 | positive

Rose-red leaves shade out to green. A satin of good repute. Holds color in winter. Very large, and a good producer of offsets.
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