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Sempervivum Pilioseum
Hens & Chicks
- » Grey-green foliage
- » Pink flowers
- » Great in a rock garden
- » Tolerant of poor, rocky soils
- » Flowers bloom in July
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:3-8
- Height:3-4 in
- Spread:6-8 in
- Bloom Color: Green Shades, Pink Shades
Gray-green foliage and pink flowers make this a lovely addition to any rock garden. Plant in full sun with good drainage, and this perennial can thrive in the poorest of rocky soils. July.
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Maintenance and Care
| • | Cold Tolerant |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Edging |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
Flower Color
| • | Pink |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sempervivum Pilioseum
Performs best in full sun in sandy, extremely well-drained soil. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Drought tolerant once established. Many 'Chicks' can be seen outside the main rosettes of foliage in late spring. These can be left untouched or removed and rooted in other parts of the landscape.