Very easily grown alpines, closely related to the Sempervivums or 'Houseleeks'. They have different flowers and a slightly different habit. This one has lovely greyish, silver edged rosettes. They will grow almost without soil and water and thrive in cracks and rock crevices. Good for alpine troughs. Need a sunny well drained poor site. Both these and the houseleeks can be used very imaginatively in all sorts of small containers and this makes them great for encouraging kids.
Common NameHen and Chickens
Approx Height (10 yrs.)0-7.5 cm (0-3")
Soil TypeSandy Loam
Soil pHAll
AspectSun
HardinessHardy
Evergreen/DeciduousEvergreen
Coloured FoliageRed-Purple Foliage
Plant TypeAlpines
