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Sempervivum grandiflorum Haw.  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesSempervivum grandiflorum Haw. 
BibliographySaxifrag. Enum. 2: 66 (1821)
Native Rangesw. & wc. Alps
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Altitude1000-2500m
Descriptionrosettes flat, 2-5cm wide, leaves oblong, at base tapered, hirsute, dark green, with russet apex, flowers 20-36mm across, petals at base purple variegate
Size10-20cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca-
Typesucculent perennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
division in spring and late summer; detachment of rosettes
SynonymsSempervivum gaudinii Christ
Territory1 Europe
     11 Middle Europe (SWI Switzerland)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy)
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