Houseleek, Hen-and-Chickens, Old Man and Woman, Roof House Leek
Sempervivumsoboliferum 'Madame Lorene'

Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Sempervivum (sem-per-VEE-vum)
Species: soboliferum (soh-boh-LIF-er-um)
Cultivar: Madame Lorene
Additional cultivar information: (aka Miss Lorene, Madame Lorraine)

Synonym:Jovibarba sobolifera

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color

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Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
This plant is monocarpic

Seed Collecting