Houseleek, Hen-and-Chickens, Old Man and Woman, Roof House Leek 'Lilac Time'
Sempervivum
| Family: | Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Sempervivum (sem-per-VEE-vum) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Lilac Time |
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Foliage Color:
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
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)
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
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Other details:
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:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
Plant is viviparous
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Dallas, Oregon
Gold Hill, Oregon
South Jordan, Utah
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Aug 26, 2005, Sally_Denver from Denver, CO (Zone 5b) wrote: I was given a Semp "Lilac Time" after a show at the Denver Botanic Gardens, where it was labeled, so I assume it is the same plant. However, I grow mine in a sunny (summer) rock garden in Denver. It is a slow grower for me, but produced a very short seed stalk this year. The outer leaves flushed an incredible lilac-pink during this bloom. Mine is more like Todd's color in the winter, when it gets no direct sun. |
| Positive | On Jan 10, 2005, Todd_Boland from St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) wrote: A subtle-colored sempervivum, this one has a purplish-grey cast to the foliage. The rosettes are moderate to large-sized. |
