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Jovibarba heuffelii (Hen and Chicks)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 503240



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Jovibarba
Species: Jovibarba heuffelii
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Evergreen
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • < 6 inches (< 15 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • < 6 inches (< 15 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • June
Flowering End edit
  • July
Leaf Colour edit
  • Red
  • Green - Dark
Leaf Shape edit
  • Rosette
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Suitable For edit
  • Alpine/Rock Garden
  • Cottage Garden
  • Low Maintenance Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Dry
  • Well-drained
  • Loamy / Medium
  • Sandy / Light
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
  • 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Yellow/Gold
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Contributors For This Plant
Droopy (10087)
Frank (2698)


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Other names for this plant:
Sempervivum heuffelii



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