Jovibarba sobolifera Hen and chickens houseleek (Crassulaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Jovibarba sobolifera
Hen and chickens houseleek
Evergreen perennial
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The Jovibarba sobolifera plant species is found in Europe to Asia. It is a member of the Crassulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hen and chickens houseleek. Some home gardeners know the variety as Sempervivum soboliferum.

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Latin Name:  Jovibarba sobolifera
Common Name:  Hen and chickens houseleek
Family:  Crassulaceae
Author:  (Sims.)Opiz.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  0.2

Habitat:  Dry sandy sites, especially in pine forests and on limestone, also on rocky river banks[74].

Propagation Notes: Seed - we have no details for this species but suggest surface sowing the seed in a sunny position in a greenhouse in late winter or early spring. Do not allow the compost to become dry. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division of offsets in the summer[200].

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