Mexican Hens, Pink Frills, Echeveria, Mexican Hens & Chicks
Very pretty, award-winning Echeveria shaviana (Mexican Hens) is an evergreen succulent with short-stemmed rosettes, up to 8 in. wide (20 cm), packed with fifty or more, fleshy, smooth, very wavy crinkled, blue-gray leaves. Thin and delicate, the frilly leaves take on a pink blush in strong light. In summer, it sends up 1ft. tall (30 cm) stems which bear flowers arranged to one side of the stalk, pink outside and yellow inside. This Echeveria offsets readily and is a great choice for rock gardens, green roofs or containers.
| Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Echeveria |
| Common names | Echeveria |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Echeveria |
| Common names | Echeveria |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Echeveria shaviana (Mexican Hens) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Echeveria shaviana (Mexican Hens) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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