PlantFiles Pictures: Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum)

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hczone6
Cincinnati (area), OH
(Zone 6a)
May 25, 2002
09:13 AM
Post #30445
Common Houseleek, Hen-and-Chickens, Old Man and Woman, Roof House Leek
Sempervivum tectorum

May 2002.

http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/637/

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dieter67
Henderson, NV
(Zone 10a)
November 04, 2003
01:15 AM
Post #700357
Hi hczone6,

I like this specimin. I haven't found one like it in my area, van nuys ca, but i'm looking. best, patrick
attorney2b
West Point, VA
(Zone 7b)
May 30, 2006
10:19 PM
Post #2333830
i have a dry patch in my front yard on both sides of my walkway. full sun, etc. is this a good, low growing alternative to grass? Thanks!
hczone6
Cincinnati (area), OH
(Zone 6a)
May 31, 2006
10:33 AM
Post #2335135
It probably would be. If they're healthy and enjoy the location, they seem to spread well and form a dense mat that weeds don't easily grow through/in.

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