'Black' Hens & Chicks - Semperviven - Very Hardy - 4" Pot
Sempervivum are succulent, rosette forming plants belonging to the Crassulaceae family. They are commonly known as Hens & Chicks, Houseleeks or Hen and Chickens. The main attraction of these plants is their colourful rosettes of leaves. fThe rosettes are most striking in the spring and summer but even in the winter when growth stops, many varieties remain attractively coloured. It is the endless range of different leaf shapes, colours and textures that make this group so interesting to enthusiasts.This selection has medium-sized rosettes of rich chocolate brown. The more sun, the darker the color. Short spikes of pastel flowers appear in summer. Easily increased by just removing the small baby rosettes and replanting in a new location at almost any time. Plant grows no more than 4 inches tall, and 8 inches wide. Hardy Zones 4-9. Immediate shipping in one quart pot.