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Hen And Chickens

Sempervivum Tectorum

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Overview

Sempervivum tectorum, commonly known as Hen and Chicks, is a hardy perennial succulent. This low-growing plant forms rosettes, with the 'hen' being the central, larger rosette, surrounded by smaller 'chicks'. Rosettes span up to 4 inches across, thriving in well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. Drought-tolerant and cold-hardy, it's ideal for rock gardens, borders, and ground covers. Zones 3-8. Minimal maintenance required.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 8–9Type SucculentClimate Subtropical
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — perpetuating its life cycle and spreading the cover.<br><br>For the client; succulent with pink blooms
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — this plant is known for its rosette shape; this low-growing plant forms rosettes, image 67Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — And with its hardiness and self-propagation; pink flowers in the gardenHen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — typically in early summer; minimal maintenance requiredHen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — It is ideally positioned in full sun to partial shadeHen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — commonly referred to as Hen and ChicksHen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — commonly referred to as Hen and Chicks; or as an edging plant - adding structural diversity and, image 66+88

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones
8–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Crassulaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — perpetuating its life cycle and spreading the cover.<br><br>For the client; succulent with pink blooms
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — this plant is known for its rosette shape; this low-growing plant forms rosettes, image 67
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — And with its hardiness and self-propagation; pink flowers in the garden
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — typically in early summer; minimal maintenance required
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — It is ideally positioned in full sun to partial shade
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — commonly referred to as Hen and Chicks
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — commonly referred to as Hen and Chicks; or as an edging plant - adding structural diversity and, image 66
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — Sempervivum tectorum, commonly known as Hen and Chicks, is a hardy perennial succulent; surrounded by, image 59
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — Hen and Chicks offer an appealing; drought-tolerant and cold-hardy, it's ideal for rock gardens, borders, and ground
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — Drought-tolerant and cold-hardy, it's ideal for rock gardens, borders, and ground covers; roughly 4 to 8 inches in
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — or as an edging plant - adding structural diversity and year-round interest to the landscape; the 'hen' dies to give
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — roughly 4 to 8 inches in diameter; this plant is known for its rosette shape
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — tolerating a wide range of temperatures and requiring well-draining soil to prevent root rot, image 73
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — this plant is known for its rosette shape; this low-growing plant forms rosettes
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — with the 'hen' being the main rosette surrounded by smaller 'chicks'; it is ideally positioned in full sun to partial
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — star-shaped flowers on stalks reaching 12 to 18 inches tall; especially under slight stress conditions such as cooler
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — succulent with pink blooms; star-shaped flowers on stalks reaching 12 to 18 inches tall
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — succulent with pink blooms
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — it makes for a hassle-free yet charming selection for your garden tableau; rosettes span up to 4 inches across
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — the 'hen' dies to give way to the 'chicks'; perpetuating its life cycle and spreading the cover.<br><br>For the client
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — nearly carefree choice for rock gardens
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — star-shaped flowers on stalks reaching 12 to 18 inches tall
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — Minimal maintenance required
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — typically in early summer
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