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Hen and Chicks
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Striking maroon, upright foliage on vigorous plants. Excellent for strawberry jars or other containers, miniature gardens, rock gardens and walls. Attractive at garden's edge or as a small-scale ground cover. Deep pink flowers in flat clusters.
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Plant Details
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Common name
Hen and Chicks
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Botanical name
Sempervivum tectorum
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Variety
Bronco
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Zone
USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F)
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Light
Sun
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Height
3-4in (8-10 cm)
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Habit
Spreading
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Feed
Fertilize in the spring
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Water
Water weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Color
Red
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Bloom Time
Summer
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Maintenance
Keep weed-free
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Faith C.'s collection