Sempervivum

Sempervivum – Hardy “Hens & Chicks” Succulent

Add year-round color, texture, and charm to your garden or container displays with Sempervivum, the iconic “Hens & Chicks” succulent. Loved for its resilience and endlessly multiplying rosettes, this plant brings sculptural beauty to any sunny space—indoors or out.

Why You’ll Love It

• Everlasting Rosettes: Tight, geometric clusters that stay beautiful in every season.

• Naturally Multiplying: Produces adorable offsets (“chicks”) that create full, eye-catching mats over time.

• Cold-Hardy & Tough: Unlike most succulents, Sempervivum thrives in freezing temperatures and harsh conditions.

• Colorful Variety: Expect earthy greens, deep reds, purples, and seasonal shifts in color depending on light and temperature.

Care Instructions

• Light: Prefers full sun to bring out its richest colors.

• Water: Drought-tolerant; water sparingly and allow soil to dry completely between waterings.

• Soil: Requires a gritty, well-draining mix—avoid heavy or wet soils.

• Temperature: Extremely cold-hardy; suitable for outdoor landscapes year-round.

Plant Details

• Mature Size: Rosettes typically grow 1–4 inches tall and spread as new offsets form.

• Growth Habit: Expanding clusters of rosettes, ideal for rock gardens, borders, and containers.

• Pet-Safe? Generally considered non-toxic to pets.

Bring home Sempervivum for a hardy, easy-care succulent that’s as resilient as it is beautiful—perfect for beginners, collectors, and outdoor gardeners alike.