Botanical Name: Sempervivum tectorum
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Common Name: Hen And Chickens  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Succulent

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Seascape

 

Accenting Features

n/a

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Entry, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

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  • Description

  • Notes

Sempervivum tectorum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that produces rosettes. The parent rosette "hens" produce smaller rosettes called "chicks" or "chickens". The rosette is about 4" tall but will spread 2" wide. The foliage is red or green or a mixture of both. Flowers do arise from the center of the rosette and are 1' tall. This drought tolerant succulent looks great in rock gardens. It can be grown in full to partial sun but needs well-drained soil.