Assorted Hen & Chick
Sempervivum spp.
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 8-10 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Roots covered, crown fully above soil |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 3-5 years per rosette |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2022 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low |
| Soil type | Sandy, rocky, extremely well-draining |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Introduced |
Appearance
| Type | Succulent |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Green, Red, Purple |
| Bloom | Pink, Red, White |
| Fruit | Follicle |
| Evergreen | Evergreen |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Offsets (pups) |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Sedum, Thymus |
Where it came from
| Grower | Lowe's |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Lowe's |
Care
Do not overwater; highly prone to rot.
Maintenance
Remove dead rosettes after blooming.
Cleanup
Pull out completely dried rosettes in spring.
Notes
Monocarpic rosettes die after flowering but produce many offsets.