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

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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger
N/A
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Bloom Time

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Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Plant is viviparous
Seed Collecting

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Regional
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