Sempervivum
Hens-and-Chicks
In season
A tough, winter-hardy succulent that spreads into colonies — perfect for rock gardens and containers.
- Sunlight: full sun
- Water: low
- Season: Year-round; hardy evergreen succulent
- Price: $5–$10
Hens-and-chicks are the rare succulent that lives outdoors through a Flathead winter. The "hen" rosette sends out little "chicks" around it, slowly forming a spreading mat in a rock garden, a wall crevice, or a shallow container. They want sharp drainage and full sun and almost no fuss — overwatering is the only real way to lose them. Hardy to Zone 4 and evergreen, they hold their form and color through the cold and multiply year after year.