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succulent
Hens-and-Chicks
Sempervivum tectorum
Rosettes that multiply into colonies and shrug off −30°F. The crevice-garden classic.
evergreengroundcoverdeer-resistant
TypeSucculent
HardinessUSDA Zones 3–8
SunFull sun / Part sun
WaterVery low (after establishment)
Height2–6 in
Bloomgreen, red · summer
Where to buy
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