Common houseleek Sempervivum tectorum

Features

It thrives from late spring to early autumn. It is characterized by fleshy leaves arranged in silvery or reddish-brown rosettes. It grows between 15 and 60 cm and blooms in June and July. Habitat - meadows, dry slopes, in ditches, on embankments, field weeds.

Species	Perrenial
Living space	Cultivated areas, Field, Meadow
Size	15-60 cm

Description

The flowers are star-shaped and pink. When a plant blooms, it dies, sprouting many new daughter plants that can be broken off and replanted. Common houseleeks also grow on their own. They also thrive well in the hot sun and in drought, which is why they survived even if planted on the roof. It is an edible plant, its young fleshy leaves are an excellent addition to green salads, and you can also squeeze juice from them and prepare a refreshing drink. It is used similarly to aloe vera, except that its effect is slightly weaker. It has an astringent effect (tightens and softens the skin), so the juice of the plant helps with burns, insect bites, wounds, warts and degreasing the ear cavity.