Sempervivum (Hen & Chicks)
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Color Name: Hen & Chicks
Sempervivum is comprised of one large rosette called the "hen" which sprouts many smaller rosettes around it called "chicks". As the plants age, the "hen" may die out and be replaced by the "chicks". Plants can be divided easily at any time by pulling up some of the "chicks" and replanting them elsewhere.
This plant is particularly effective when planted in the cracks and crevices of stone walls or walkways. It is also very attractive in containers.
Growing Tips: Sempervivum is the perfect plant for hot, dry, sunny locations with very well-drained soil. Though they can adapt to a variety of soil types, they perform best in gritty soil. If a ground cover effect is desired, space plants close together because they grow slowly.
Sempervivum is comprised of one large rosette called the "hen" which sprouts many smaller rosettes around it called "chicks". As the plants age, the "hen" may die out and be replaced by the "chicks". Plants can be divided easily at any time by pulling up some of the "chicks" and replanting them elsewhere.
This plant is particularly effective when planted in the cracks and crevices of stone walls or walkways. It is also very attractive in containers.
Growing Tips: Sempervivum is the perfect plant for hot, dry, sunny locations with very well-drained soil. Though they can adapt to a variety of soil types, they perform best in gritty soil. If a ground cover effect is desired, space plants close together because they grow slowly.
Flower Color: Grown for Foliage Foliage Color: Red/Green Shades
Height: 3 to 4 Inches Spread: 6 to 8 Inches Hardy in Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Blooms: Mid-Summer
Foliage Season: All season |
Growth Rate |
Slow
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Attributes |
Ground Cover Container Evergreen Easy to Grow Drought Tolerant Border Salt Tolerant Specimen Plant Stepable
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