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Sempervivumheuffelii

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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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Species
heuffelii (heff-EL-ee-eye)
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Synonym
Diopogon heuffelii
Jovibarba heuffelii
Sempervivum brassaii
Sempervivum kopaonikense
Sempervivum patens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
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Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

Denver, Colorado

Bradenton Beach, Florida

High Rolls Mountain Park, New Mexico

New Holland, Pennsylvania

South Jordan, Utah

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