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Sempervivum arachnoideum
Hens and Chicks Sempervivum arachnoideum
Common name / variety - Hens and Chicks / Cobweb
Flowering period - Blooms in summer.
Height - Grows 2" to 5" tall (5 - 13 cm).
How to grow - Plant in full sun.
Features - A reliable solution for hot, windy locations where nothing else can grow.
Trouble-free and long-lived.
Soil - Best if planted in gritty, sharply drained soil.
Spacing - Plant 6" to 12" apart (15 - 30 cm).
Tips - Allow soil to dry between thorough waterings.
Uses - Reliable plants for rock gardens, alpine troughs, patio containers and border edges.
Hardiness - Zones 5 to 8.
height space full sun
2" to 5"
6" to 12"
Full sun
Note - Please refer to plant caretag for specific variety information
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