Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum)

Light:

Sun

Flowering:

Early spring

Soil:

Well-drained. Some recommend a gravel mulch

Height:

6 to 10 inches

Color:

Various shades

Hardiness:

Zone 3

Uses:

Rock gardens. retaining walls. container gardens

Care:

Very easy and adaptable. Grown primarily for its thick fleshy foliage. Offsets can be used for propagation.

Native:

No