Sempervivum Species, Hen and Chicks, House Leek, Live-Forever
Sempervivum heuffelii
Family: | Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Sempervivum (sem-per-VEE-vum) (Info) |
Species: | heuffelii (heff-EL-ee-eye) (Info) |
Synonym: | Diopogon heuffelii |
Synonym: | Jovibarba heuffelii |
Synonym: | Sempervivum brassaii |
Synonym: | Sempervivum kopaonikense |
Synonym: | Sempervivum patens |

Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Smooth
Foliage Color:
Bronze
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)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
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:
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
Gardeners' Notes:
No details have been posted.