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

Sempervivum

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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

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Textured

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Other Details

Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Groundcovers

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Foliage Color

Burgundy/Maroon

Red

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Suitable for growing in containers

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

From bulbils

Seed Collecting

Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Regional

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

Dracut, Massachusetts

Weston, West Virginia

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hyer1972

Weston, WV (Zone 6b) | February 2009 | positive

Has been in my garden for over 3 yrs now and still as beautiful as day one. Sends babies out all the time so it is a great multiplier. If...Read More

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