Hen And Chickens
Sempervivum heuffelii
- Native to:
- Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania
Manuel Werner (de.wikipedia.org) , Nürtingen
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Crassulaceae
- Genus:
- Sempervivum
- Species:
- Sempervivum heuffelii
- USDA Symbol:
- JOHE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to mountainous regions, prefers rocky crevices
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best after cold stratification; surface sow on well-drained medium.
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Most interbreed and seed may not be what is labelled; stratification enhances germination; best grown in plastic bag for humidity