Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Herbaceous Perennial
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
  
Asia
  
Types
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
  
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
  
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
  
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Pink
  
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
  
Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
  
Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
  
Water during periods of drought
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No need to prune
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
High phosphorus
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
  
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Ants, Insects, Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Heals cracked skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
  
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
  
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
  
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
  
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
  
In Hindi
houseleek
  
Garden Peony
  
In German
Hauswurz
  
Garten -Pfingstrose
  
In French
joubarbe
  
Jardin Pivoine
  
In Spanish
houseleek
  
Jardín Peony
  
In Greek
houseleek
  
Κήπος Παιώνια
  
In Portuguese
houseleek
  
Garden Peony
  
In Polish
houseleek
  
Garden Peony
  
In Latin
AMERIMNON
  
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Dilleniales
  
Family
Crassulaceae
  
Paeoniaceae
  
Genus
Sempervivum
  
Paeonia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Sedeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Sedoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Houseleek and Garden Peony
Season and care of Houseleek and Garden Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Garden Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garden Peony season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Garden Peony is Loam while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garden Peony is Neutral.
Houseleek and Garden Peony Physical Information
Houseleek and Garden Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Garden Peony are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Houseleek and Garden Peony
Care of Houseleek and Garden Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.