{"product_id":"sempervivum-black","title":"Sempervivum tectorum 'Black' - Hen and Chicks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial succulent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sempervivum, Hens-and-Chicks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sempervivum tectorum 'Black'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep black to very dark purple, intensified in sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.08–0.15 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.12–0.20 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact and dense rosettes, fleshy foliage forming sprawling colonies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to August\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low, extremely drought tolerant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, light, poor to moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 3 to 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent, very resistant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNectar-producing plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, especially bees\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e                                                                                                                                                                                          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✂️ Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater lightly when planting, then let nature take its course. Well-drained, gravelly soil is essential to prevent root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"5\"","offer_id":48327899119920,"sku":"","price":7.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/Sempervivum-Black-1.jpg?v=1714870159","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/sempervivum-black","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}