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

Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Sempervivum (sem-per-VEE-vum)
Cultivar: Brock

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Textured

Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
This plant is monocarpic

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds