Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum)

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hczone6 Zone 6, OH(Zone 6a) May 25, 2002

May 2002.

Common name: Hens and Chicks
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Sempervivum
Species tectorum

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dieter67 Henderson, NV(Zone 10a) Nov 04, 2003

Hi hczone6,

I like this specimin. I haven't found one like it in my area, van nuys ca, but i'm looking. best, patrick

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attorney2b West Point, VA(Zone 7b) May 31, 2006

i have a dry patch in my front yard on both sides of my walkway. full sun, etc. is this a good, low growing alternative to grass? Thanks!

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hczone6 Zone 6, OH(Zone 6a) May 31, 2006

It probably would be. If they're healthy and enjoy the location, they seem to spread well and form a dense mat that weeds don't easily grow through/in.

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