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Houseleek, Hen-and-Chickens, Old Man and Woman, Roof House Leek 'Triste'

Sempervivumtectorum

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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
tectorum (tek-TOR-um)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
Plant is viviparous
Seed Collecting

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