Silverine Moon Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) is a highly resilient succulent plant, known for its compact, colorful rosettes that thrive in various climates. Commonly referred to as hens and chicks or houseleeks, these succulents belong to the Crassulaceae family and are beloved by gardeners for their year-round visual appeal.
This variety, grown in a quart-sized pot, boasts elegant silver-hued leaves that transition with the seasons, creating a captivating display. During the summer, vibrant rose-red flowers bloom atop leafy stalks, enhancing the plant’s charm. Even in winter, the rosettes maintain their stunning appearance, ensuring year-round beauty in your garden or indoor space.
Sempervivums are easy to care for and thrive in USDA zones 4-9, making them ideal for gardeners in both warm and cooler climates. They perform best in well-draining soil with full to partial sunlight. However, in hotter regions, providing afternoon shade helps maintain their vibrant colors. Their drought tolerance and ability to grow in rocky or poor soils make them an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens, rockeries, or container arrangements.
Add the Silverine Moon Hens & Chicks to your collection today and enjoy a beautiful, hardy succulent that transforms any space with its enchanting rosettes.
Key Features:
- Type of plant: Hardy succulent, Sempervivum (Hens & Chicks)
- Condition: Grown in quart-sized pot
- Mature Size: 4 inches tall, 8 inches wide
- Growing Conditions: Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance
- USDA Zone Growing: Zones 4-9
- Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil
- Sunlight Exposure: Full sun to partial shade (afternoon shade recommended in hot climates)
- Expected Planting Period: Spring through fall
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