Hens and Chicks, House Leek

Hens and Chicks, House Leek

Sempervivum tectorum

A low mat-forming succulent perennial that thrives in hot, dry sites, rock gardens, and green roofs.

  • Succulent perennial with open rosettes
  • Plants spread by offsets to form colonies
  • Mix of greens, blue-greens, reds and purples
  • Ideal for rock walls or roof gardens
  • Low maintenance perennial
Size
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, Dry, Average
Drought Tolerant
Hardiness Zone
3 – 3
Mature Height (meters)
0.1 – 0.15
Mature Spread (meters)
0.15 – 0.2
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
Yellow
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
Summer
Habit
Spreading
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Pollinator Friendly
Landscape Uses
Border, Rock garden
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grows best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Protect from winter wet.

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