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

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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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

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lehua_mc

Portland, OR (Zone 8b) | June 2009 | positive

In spring 'Rita Jane' went from a drab, murky winter color to a completely brilliant red burgundy, before creeping back to green with red...Read More tips now in summer.

Scorpioangel

Gold Hill, OR (Zone 7a) | August 2007 | neutral

Classic satin. Gold-green leaves edged and tipped with purple

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