Black Hens And Chicks
Sempervivum 'Black'
SKU
06559
Mounding succulent perennial makes an excellent ground cover when planted in mass groupings. Foliage is an attractive bright green with tips edged in purple. Small flower spikes are frosty white. Thrives in lean, gravelly or rocky soils. Perfect for a container or trough garden. Works in small spaces; tuck among rockery or along pathways. Evergreen in mild winter areas.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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- Lowe's
9100 East Peakview Avenue Greenwood Village CO 80111
- The Big Tool Box
8080 S. Holly Littleton CO 80122
- Lowe's
1701 South Havana Street Aurora CO 80012
- Lowe's
4455 South Buckley Road Aurora CO 80015
| Botanical Pronunciation | sem-per-VEE-vum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slowly spreads, reaching 4 to 6 in. tall, 12 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Rock Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
Thrives in lean, fast-draining soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established in landscape. Take care not to overwater. Foliage coloration may fluctuate seasonally. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5
Good to grow!