Hens and Chicks
Sempervivum tectorum
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Cactus or Succulent
Plant Family: Crassulaceae
Plant Description: Low-growing, mat-forming perennial succulent. Rosettes of thick pointed leaves with bristly margins vary in their coloring intensity of light-green bases and red tips. In winter the leaves develop larger red areas. After flowering, the rosettes will die but are replaced by new offset rosettes. Flowers vary from light pink to red. Plants require excellent drainage and little water. Avoid excessively wet winter soil. Great choice for rock gardens, crevices or well-drained pots.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Succulent
Plant Care: Succulent (perennials with fleshy leaves and no spines): Remove dead leaves and stems. Succulents with stems that die back in the fall may be left for winter interest or removed once dried. Trim as necessary to retain a desirable shape.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 3-6" tall x 6-18" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Light Green, Multicolored, Red
Bloom Colors: Pink, Red
Bloom Seasons: Early Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jun
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Localscapes Path
- Park Strip #8
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- A Desert with Altitude
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Planting Path
- Nursery Shopping
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
