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

Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Sempervivum (sem-per-VEE-vum)
Species: tectorum (tek-TOR-um)
Cultivar: Triste

Category
Groundcovers
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

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

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pale Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
Plant is viviparous

Seed Collecting