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Hens and Chicks

Sempervivum tectorum · Crassulaceae

An extremely hardy alpine succulent forming tight rosettes that cluster into colonies of offsets, the leaves often blushed red at the tips. Famously frost-proof and ideal for rockeries and troughs.

At a glance

Habit: Succulent & Cactus
Light: Full Sun
Water: Drought-Tolerant
Soil: Sandy Soil, Well-Drained
Climate: Mediterranean, Warm Temperate, Arid & Semi-Arid
Frost: Frost-Hardy
Mature size: 0.1 m H × 0.3 m W
Foliage: Evergreen, Purple / Burgundy Foliage
Flowering: Summer Flowering
Growth rate: Slow-Growing
Maintenance: Low Maintenance

Good for

Pots & Containers
Lawn & Turf Alternative
Erosion Control
Water-Wise
Deer-Resistant
Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic