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sempervivum
Featured
Resistances
Deer Resistant
Suitable Locations
Xeriscapic
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade
Toxicity
Low risk, None, Possible skin irritant to some people
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
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

Hen and Chicks (specifically *Sempervivum* ‘Red Lion’) is a cultivar of *Sempervivum*, which is a genus native to **mountainous regions of Europe and parts of Asia Minor (Turkey, Armenia, etc.).**

Therefore, while ‘Red Lion’ is a cultivated variety, its lineage traces back to those areas. It’s not a North American native plant, for example.

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