Black Hens And Chicks -

(Sempervivum 'Black')

Perennial Plants

Other Common Names: Houseleek, Hen And Chicks
Family: Crassulaceae Genus: Sempervivum Cultivar: 'Black'

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Plant Type: Perennial, Cactus / Succulent

Temp / Zone: Zone 3A · -40° to -35° F, Zone 3B · -35° to -30° F, Zone 4A · -30° to -25° F, Zone 4B · -25° to -20° F, Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F, Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F, Zone 10B · 35° to 40° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun

Soil Type: Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage: Well Drained

Water Needs: Low

Level of Care: Low

Growth Rates: Moderate

Flower Color: Pink

Attracts: Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Blue Green

Average Width: .5' to 1'

Average Height: 0' to 1'

Fragrances: None

Season of Color: Fall Foliage, Spring Foliage, Summer Blooms, Summer Foliage, Winter Foliage

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Insect, Mildew

Landscape Uses: Accent, Border / Edger, Containers / Planters, Garden Pond, Groundcover, Landscape Beds, Mass Planting, Outdoor Living Areas, Perennial Garden, Small Groups

Growth Habits: Dense, Low-Growing, Trailing / Spreading

Theme Gardens: Japanese, Perennial, Rock

Soil pH: 6.5, 7, 7.5

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Brent Wilson · Gardenality Administrator · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Planting
Plant Hen And Chicks in garden beds or container gardens that provide very well-drained soil in sun or part shade. A great plant for the rock garden; it's right at home around rocks and boulders.

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Brent Wilson · Gardenality Administrator · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Pruning
Hens And Chicks require no pruning.

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Brent Wilson · Gardenality Administrator · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Feeding
Hens and Chicks require little if any fertilization. I never fertilize them. If you do, use a mild organic plant food in spring.

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Brent Wilson · Gardenality Administrator · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Problems
Consistently wet or damp soil is a killer. Other than that, Hens and Chicks are a tough, durable plant.

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