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House Leeks, Cobweb Hen and
Chicks
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Sempervivum
arachnoideum var. tomentosum
Cobweb Buttons
This mix lets you
enjoy the range of Sempervivum's foliage, from
gray-green to deep magenta-mahogany tones, including
some variegated types. The blooms also vary, from
upright to pendant and from yellow to pink shades.
Sempervivum Hardy Species Mix
is a selection of various forms and colors of this old
fashioned favorite.
Hens and Chicks are a wonderful plant for rock
gardens and trough containers.
Hardy Species Mix
needs very little attention and is extremely drought
tolerant. The "chicks" root easily making
Sempervivum a
fun plant to share with your fellow gardeners.
Sempervivum is comprised
of one large rosette called the "hen" which sprouts many
smaller rosettes around it called "chicks". As the plants
age, the "hen" may die out and be replaced by the "chicks".
Plants can be divided easily at any time by pulling up some
of the "chicks" and replanting them elsewhere.
This plant is particularly
effective when planted in the cracks and crevices of stone
walls or walkways. It is also very attractive in containers
Height: 3-4 inches
Width: 6-8 inches
Zone: 3-8
Zone Map
Exposure:
Full Sun
Landscape Uses: Border
Groundcover, Rock, Container
Bloom: Various
Blooms: Early Summer
Grown in: 3.5" pot
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More Information
Sempervivum is the perfect plant for hot, dry,
sunny locations with very well-drained soil. Though they can
adapt to a variety of soil types, they perform best in gritty
soil. If a groundcover effect is desired, space plants close
together because they grow slowly.
Actually forms cobwebs that extend from leaf tips
over the top of the crown. Cobwebs may disappear in winter,
although abundant in the summer.
Root Form: Fibrous
Soil Condition: Sandy, Well drained,
Neutral ph
Environmental: Drought tolerant
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