Hens and Chicks
Perennial

Hens and Chicks

Sempervivum tectorum

Tight rosettes that multiply by producing offsets. The mother plant flowers once, then dies, replaced by chicks.

Bloom Season
Jun - Jul
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Low
Drought tolerant
Size & Zones
3-6" tall
USDA Zones 3-8
Bloom Colors
Pink
Red
Traits
△ Deer Resistant✦ Low Maintenance▢ Container Friendly〰 Ground Cover
Soil
SandyPoor Soil
Pairs Well With
Sedum
Perennial
Creeping Thyme
Ground Cover
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