Sempervivum tectorum (House Leeks, Hens and Chicks)
Botanical Information
Family | Crassulaceae |
Genus | Sempervivum |
Species | tectorum |
Category | Perennials |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -15 - (-9) |
Temperature (°F) | 5 - 15 |
Height | 15 - 30 cm |
Spread | 15 - 45 cm |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Works well in rock gardens, borders and containers. |
Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |