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Sempervivum ‘Peggy’ (Hens and Chicks)

Hens and Chicks 'Peggy', Houseleek 'Peggy'

Sempervivum Peggy, Hens and Chicks Peggy, Houseleek Peggy, Small succulent, evergreen succulent, Red Succulent, drought tolerant perennial, drought tolerant plant
Sempervivum Peggy, Hens and Chicks Peggy, Houseleek Peggy, Small succulent, evergreen succulent, Red Succulent, drought tolerant perennial, drought tolerant plant
Sempervivum Peggy, Hens and Chicks Peggy, Houseleek Peggy, Small succulent, evergreen succulent, Red Succulent, drought tolerant perennial, drought tolerant plant

Sempervivum Chick ‘Peggy’ (Hens and Chicks) is a mat-forming succulent perennial forming attractive, evergreen rosettes that change through many colors over the seasons. In spring, the leaves are purple and transition to deep red in summer. Fall and winter colors are more subdued, ranging from mahogany to brown. In summer, a thick flowering stalk arises from the center of the hen rosette and bears showy starry, pink flowers. Sempervivums are monocarpic: they die after flowering. However, the mother rosette (Hen) spreads in all directions by horizontal stems to form offsets (chicks). Each offset will develop roots of its own and become independent of the parent plant as the connecting stolon withers. The offsets usually make up for the losses and fill the gaps left by the dead rosettes. Cute, but tough, this Sempervivum is tolerant of drought.

    • Grows up to 4-6 in. tall (10-15 cm) and 6-8 in. wide (15-20 cm). Will spread by offsets to form a colony.
    • Easily grown in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil with added grit in full sun to light shade. Excellent drainage is required. Protect from excessive winter wet. Drought tolerant.
    • Surprisingly cold hardy, Sempervivums need little maintenance once established, like many cacti and succulents, and will survive near total neglect.
    • Excellent for dry stony places, Sempervivums are great in cracks in dry stone walls, at the front of beds and borders, or as a small area groundcover. They look splendid in rock gardens, scree beds, or troughs. Ideal as an edging plant or in decorative troughs and containers. Best when planted in groups or intermingled in mosaics.
    • Deer and rabbit resistant
    • No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for rust, vine weevil.
    • Propagate by seed sown in spring (cultivars may not come true), or root offsets in spring.

    Requirements

    Hardiness 3 - 8
    Heat Zones 1 - 8
    Climate Zones 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
    Plant Type Cactus & Succulents
    Plant Family Crassulaceae
    Genus Sempervivum
    Common names Sempervivum, Hens and Chicks
    Exposure Full Sun
    Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
    Height 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm)
    Spread 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm)
    Spacing 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm)
    Maintenance Low
    Water Needs Low
    Soil Type Loam, Sand
    Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
    Soil Drainage Well-Drained
    Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
    Tolerance Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
    Attracts Bees, Butterflies
    Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
    Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden
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    Recommended Companion Plants

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    Requirements

    Hardiness 3 - 8
    Heat Zones 1 - 8
    Climate Zones 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
    Plant Type Cactus & Succulents
    Plant Family Crassulaceae
    Genus Sempervivum
    Common names Sempervivum, Hens and Chicks
    Exposure Full Sun
    Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
    Height 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm)
    Spread 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm)
    Spacing 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm)
    Maintenance Low
    Water Needs Low
    Soil Type Loam, Sand
    Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
    Soil Drainage Well-Drained
    Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
    Tolerance Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
    Attracts Bees, Butterflies
    Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
    Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden
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