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

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

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting