Description
Silverine Hens And Chicks is a striking perennial succulent that thrives in Massachusetts gardens, offering year-round visual interest. Its rosettes emerge burgundy in spring, maturing into deep purple with silvery-green edges and distinctive brick-red stems. In mid-summer, clusters of rose star-shaped flowers with deep purple bracts rise above the foliage, creating a stunning contrast. Perfect for rock gardens, borders, and container planting, this drought-tolerant plant is an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes.
Growing up to 4 inches tall, with flower stalks reaching 12 inches, Silverine Hens And Chicks spreads to 12 inches wide, forming a dense, ground-hugging display. This hardy perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained, sandy soil, making it ideal for Massachusetts' diverse climate. Resistant to deer and tolerant of urban pollution, it requires little upkeep and regrows beautifully each spring. Whether planted in a garden bed or a decorative pot, this unique succulent adds texture, color, and charm to any outdoor space.
Each plant comes in a 1 quart growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Sempervivum 'Silverine'
Color: Icy blue-green foliage, shell-pink flowers
Light: full sun
Watering: dry – average
Soil: sandy, well draining
Zone: 2 – 7
Plant Shape: compact
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial succulent
Mature Size: height (12″), width (12″)
Blooming Season: mid summer
Growth Rate: medium
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