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sempervivum
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Resistances
Deer Resistant
Sun Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Uses
Groundcover, Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Butterflies
Containers
Needs excellent drainage in pots, Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Flower Time
Fall, Late summer or early fall, Other: It may be several years before it blooms, Summer
Flowers
Showy
Leaves
Evergreen
Life cycle
Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Miscellaneous
Monocarpic
Parentage
Black Emerald x n/a
Plant Habit
Cactus/Succulent
Propagation: Other methods
Offsets
Propagation: Seeds
but is not required, Provide light, Sow in situ, Stratify seeds: Stratifying seeds may improve germination, Suitable for wintersowing, Will not come true from seed
Detailed Information

Sempervivum, generally known as “Hen and Chicks,” are native to **mountainous regions of Europe and parts of Asia.**

Specifically, the species from which most cultivars are derived, including those similar to ‘Blaukraut’, are typically found in the **Alps, Carpathians, and other mountainous regions of Central and Southern Europe.**

Therefore, the likely geographical location or native region of a Sempervivum cultivar like ‘Blaukraut’ is:

* **Mountains of Central and Southern Europe** (e.g., Alps, Carpathians)

Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots