Sempervivum tectorum (common names: Common Houseleek)

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Sempervivum tectorum (aka Common Houseleek)

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Joined 18 Oct, 2007

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joined 18 Oct, 2007

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joined 8 Dec, 2007

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joined 7 Feb, 2008

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Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

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joined 23 Dec, 2007

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Ontario

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joined 12 Feb, 2008

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Comments on Sempervivum tectorum

13 May, 2008

Legend has it that your house will never be struck by llightning if you have these in your garden! They are lovely and seem to be able to grow anywhere. I'd guess an easy plant for a beginner.

13 May, 2008

Love the leaf shape of House leeks :)

13 May, 2008

Great Pic

13 May, 2008

I've never heard that but, not being a fan of lightning, it works for me!

13 May, 2008

I see they are crowding out that dandilion quite nicely.

14 May, 2008

I love to see them do this.

15 May, 2008

What a great close up shot, the lighting is pefect.!

5 Jun, 2008

Mine are growing fast now, these look Good on the table like this :)

5 Jun, 2008

Thanks Glad yours are growing well

5 Jun, 2008

& Sox has`nt noticed the Greek Goddess which is Great News :)

5 Jun, 2008

Thats a bit of luck lol

6 Jun, 2008

The colors are GREAT with that pot !

6 Jun, 2008

Thanks Mike

18 Jun, 2008

Beautiful photo!

18 Jun, 2008

Pretty! Would have been clueless as to what it was without your tag - didn't know what houseleeks flowered like!

19 Jun, 2008

What a lovely plant Angie.

2 Jul, 2008

My Houseleek has started to flower Angie will it die after the flowers ?

2 Jul, 2008

Fab Close Up Pic :D

2 Jul, 2008

Thanks Jacque never had one that flowered before

2 Jul, 2008

Hope mine Flowers Janette their so big now with loads of Babys :)

3 Jul, 2008

What a great picture : )

3 Jul, 2008

Thank you

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In Grammazoo's garden

Planted around milkcan area

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