sempervivum
noun
sem·per·vi·vum
ˌsem-pər-ˈvī-vəm 
: any of a genus (Sempervivum) of Old World fleshy perennial herbs of the orpine family often grown as ornamentals
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One way to reduce watering needs is to plant succulents such as agaves, sempervivum and sedums.
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Washington Post, 17 May 2021
Hens-and-Chicks - sempervivum tectorum Stonecrop - sedum spp.
—Evan Hecht, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2022
The nursery grows more than 200 varieties just of cold-tolerant sempervivum (commonly known as hen and chicks).
—Debbie Arrington, sacbee, 15 Dec. 2017
Familiar examples include hens-and-chicks (echeverias and sempervivums), aeoniums, and the jade tree (Crassula ovata).
—Brian Kemble, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2017
Sempervivums are among the easiest succulents to grow.
—Debbie Arrington, sacbee.com, 19 May 2017
Beginners who live in climates that experience cold weather should opt for cold hearty plants like sempervivum succulents, which include Houseleeks and Common Houseleeks, or sedums like Glowing Fire and White Stonecrops.
—Jessica Mattern, Country Living, 24 May 2017
For beginners, Allen recommends echeverias and sempervivums.
—Debbie Arrington, sacbee.com, 19 May 2017
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Washington Post, 17 May 2021
Hens-and-Chicks - sempervivum tectorum Stonecrop - sedum spp.
—Evan Hecht, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2022
The nursery grows more than 200 varieties just of cold-tolerant sempervivum (commonly known as hen and chicks).
—Debbie Arrington, sacbee, 15 Dec. 2017
Familiar examples include hens-and-chicks (echeverias and sempervivums), aeoniums, and the jade tree (Crassula ovata).
—Brian Kemble, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2017
Sempervivums are among the easiest succulents to grow.
—Debbie Arrington, sacbee.com, 19 May 2017
Beginners who live in climates that experience cold weather should opt for cold hearty plants like sempervivum succulents, which include Houseleeks and Common Houseleeks, or sedums like Glowing Fire and White Stonecrops.
—Jessica Mattern, Country Living, 24 May 2017
For beginners, Allen recommends echeverias and sempervivums.
—Debbie Arrington, sacbee.com, 19 May 2017
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“Sempervivum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sempervivum. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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