Sunset®: All zones
USDA: 7-11
Frost Tolerance: Hardy at least to 10°F (-12°C)
Heat Tolerance: Marginal, keep away from the sun if the temperature is above 100°F (38°C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: French and Italian Alps
Growth Habits: Clumping rosettes, each
Watering Needs: Moderate water
Propagation: Offsets
Sempervivum tectorum, Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 211.
Each rosette is monocarpic (it blooms once and then dies). There are many named varieties with various colors of leaves and flowers.
Culture:
Keep in bright shade for best color.
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