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Hen and Chicks

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.

Companion Plants

Beard-Tongue

Blanket Flower

Gaura

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Hen and Chicks

  • Botanical name

    Sempervivum

  • Variety

    Carmen

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    2" (5 cm)

  • Habit

    Low-growing

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Green

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Remove spent blooms

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Ed R.'s collection