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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

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) — This low-growing plant forms rosettes; with the 'hen' being the main rosette surrounded by smaller 'chicks'

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — Hen and Chicks offer an appealing

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — with the 'hen' being the central; typically in early summer

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — surrounded by smaller 'chicks'

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — It is ideally positioned in full sun to partial shade; hen and Chicks offer an appealing, image 74

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — nearly carefree choice for rock gardens; but with varieties that display purple or reddish hues

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — Drought-tolerant and cold-hardy, it's ideal for rock gardens, borders, and ground covers

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — roughly 4 to 8 inches in diameter

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — Sempervivum tectorum, commonly known as Hen and Chicks, is a hardy perennial succulent

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — receiving at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.<br><br>When in bloom; succulent for full or half

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — pink flowers in the garden

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — but with varieties that display purple or reddish hues; sempervivum tectorum, commonly known as Hen and Chicks, is a

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — succulent for full or half

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — It is ideally positioned in full sun to partial shade; hen and Chicks offer an appealing

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — This low-growing plant forms rosettes

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — This low-growing plant forms rosettes; with the 'hen' being the main rosette surrounded by smaller, image 60

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — Minimal maintenance required; receiving at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.<br><br>When in bloom

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — Sempervivum tectorum, commonly known as Hen and Chicks, is a hardy perennial succulent; surrounded by smaller 'chicks'

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — surrounded by smaller 'chicks'; and with its hardiness and self-propagation

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — but with varieties that display purple or reddish hues

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — or as an edging plant - adding structural diversity and year-round interest to the landscape

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — tolerating a wide range of temperatures and requiring well-draining soil to prevent root rot

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — especially under slight stress conditions such as cooler temperatures or light drought; commonly referred, image 72

Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — And with its hardiness and self-propagation

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Gorupka from Slovenia, CC BY 2.0 · source
Josep Gesti, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
stephen boisvert from Chicago, United States, CC BY 2.0 · source

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