Hens and chicks (Sempervivum)
Family: Crassulaceae
Sempervivum is a genus of succulent plants that are popular in gardens worldwide. Native to Eurasia and North Africa, they have a long history of cultivation and a wide range of uses. Sempvervivum plants thrive in well-drained locations, including rock gardens, but are adaptable to a wide range of conditions. Many cultivars are available with a range of shapes, sizes, and coloration. Most belong to Sempervivum tectorum, but other species have also been bred in cultivation.
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Tags:
drought tolerant, ornamental, perennial, rock garden, succulent, sun
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Cultivation: Small perennial for USDA hardiness zones 5 to 10. Grows best in full sun with low to moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 3" to 1' (8 cm to 30 cm) tall with a spread of 3" to 6" (8 cm to 15 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from early summer through mid-summer.
Propagation methods: division, cuttings, seeds.
Size: Reaches 3" to 1' (8 cm to 30 cm) tall with a spread of 3" to 6" (8 cm to 15 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from early summer through mid-summer.
Propagation methods: division, cuttings, seeds.