Hen and Chicks
Common name
Hen and Chicks
Botanical name
Sempervivum x roseum
Variety
Ruby Heart
Zone
USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).
Light
Sun
Height
3-4" (8-10 cm)
Habit
Low-growing
Feed
Use all-purpose
Water
Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Time
Summer
Maintenance
Remove spent blooms
About
Rosettes of succulent leaves have an unusual look. Great for container gardening, especially in strawberry jars, plant some in between pavers, stone steps or along garden's edge. Requires sharply drained soil.
