About This Product
Botanical Name: Sempervivum calcareum
Common Name: Houseleek, Hens & Chicks
Blue-green rosettes with red pointed tips spread into a low, evergreen succulent groundcover. Mature crowns lift pink flower stalks once, then nearby offsets fill the gap. Its precise pattern suits rock gardens, troughs, and cold dry slopes. Strong light, lean mineral soil, and fast drainage keep the rosettes tight and richly colored.
USDA Zone: Zones 4 - 8
Sunset Zone: Zones 1 - 9, 14 - 17
Mature Height: 4 - 6 inches
Mature Width: 12 - 18 inches
Light Needs: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs: Low