Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum 'Space Dog')

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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 Mini x na
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 ‘Space Dog’ (Hen and Chicks) is a cultivar of the genus *Sempervivum*. *Sempervivum* are native to **Europe and Western Asia**, specifically mountainous regions. Therefore, its genetic origins are most likely in that region.

While ‘Space Dog’ itself is a cultivated variety and could have been bred anywhere, the species it descends from are native to those European/Asian mountainous areas. So, while the exact origin of “Space Dog” might be more recent, its roots lie in those areas.

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