Hens-and-Chickens
Common Name: Hens-and-Chickens
Species Name: Sempervivum tectorum
Family Name: Crassulaceae
Examples of Hens-and-Chickens Sempervivum tectorum
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Europe |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Root rot in moist soil |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 1-foot diameter, 0.2-foot height
- Leaves: Basal rosettes of gray green succulent leaves often tinged with red
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Dry, well-drained |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Notes | Has basal rosette of succulent leaves; used in rock gardens, along the edge of borders and as a potted plant; hybridizes freely - many variants |