Hens and Chicks

Sempervivum tectorum

Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum) is a medium-growing succulent, hardy in USDA zones 3-8, that matures to about 0.5-1 ft × 0.5-1.5 ft. It does best in full sun with low water needs in well-drained and occasionally-dry soil. Expect yellow, purple and red blooms in summer. It stands up well to drought, dry soil and salt.

USDA zones

3-8

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low

Mature size

0.5-1 ft × 0.5-1.5 ft

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Occasionally-dry

Bloom color

Yellow, Purple, Red

Bloom season

Summer

Tough against

Drought, Dry soil, Salt

Native to

Central Europe