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Sempervivum, Hens and Chicks, Houseleek 'Beacon Hill'

Sempervivumheuffelii

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Sempervivum heuffelii by Calif_Sue
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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
heuffelii (heff-EL-ee-eye)
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Synonym
Jovibarba heuffelii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
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Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Jose, California

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