Sempervivum tectorum (House Leeks, Hens and Chicks)


Botanical Information

FamilyCrassulaceae
GenusSempervivum
Speciestectorum
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7b - 8a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 - (-9)
Temperature (°F)5 - 15
Height15 - 30 cm
Spread15 - 45 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeWorks well in rock gardens, borders and containers.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.

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