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Sempervivum x 'Pacific Devils's Food'

Also called:

Hens and Chicks

House Leek

Live Forever

Botanical Description

Plant Family:

Crassulaceae

Evergreen

Succulent

Oregon Native?

No

West State Native?

No

central & southern Europe, North Africa. Pacific Devil's Food' Series: Pacific (Chick Charms ;Chocolate Kiss') cannot propagate

Flower:

Pink

Blooms from :

Jul

to:

Sep

Several showy, pink star-shaped flowers on tall stalk, may take several years to bloom; plant will die after blooming

Foliage:

Other

deep, chocolate-red satin succulent rosettes, 50-60 thick and fleshy and glabrous, �-2" long leaves come to pointed apex

Site Selection

Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:

3

Water Needs:

VL

Sun Needs:

Full Sun

Deer Resistant?

Yes

Firewise?

Yes

Height:

2"

Spread:

Growth Rate:

Slow

Native Habitat:

mountainous areas, dry, rocky or stony areas

Soil Needs

sandy to gravelly soils of moderate to low fertility with good drainage

Fertilizer Needs:

None

Recommended Mulch:

Wildlife Uses

Attracts Pollinators?

Yes

Attracts Birds?

No

Supports Butterflies?

No

Wildlife use description:

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