Sempervivum tectorum 'Black' - Hen and Chicks
Price:
$7.99
Regular Price
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Perennial succulent
Common name: Sempervivum, Hens-and-Chicks
Scientific name: Sempervivum tectorum 'Black'
Foliage color: Deep black to very dark purple, intensified in sun
Mature height: 0.08–0.15 m
Mature width: 0.12–0.20 m
Habit: Compact and dense rosettes, fleshy foliage forming sprawling colonies
Flowering period: July to August
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Very low, extremely drought tolerant
Soil type: Well-drained, light, poor to moderate
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Excellent, very resistant
Nectar-producing plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Water lightly when planting, then let nature take its course. Well-drained, gravelly soil is essential to prevent root rot.
Remove dead rosettes after flowering to encourage natural multiplication. Remove damaged or dried leaves. Extremely hardy, it requires no winter protection. Keep rosettes in place over winter for prolonged ornamental interest and natural root protection.