About Mrs. Giuseppi

One of the most interesting color and geometric patterns. Gray-blue leaves have eye-catching, triangular maroon tips. Each hen grows up to 4" wide with a flock of bright chicks.

About Hen and Chicks

Attractive succulent rosettes tolerate hot, dry conditions. Grown on thatched rooftops in Europe, their other common name is house leeks. Needs good drainage. Easily increased by moving chicks from the mother plant. See more Hen and Chicks in Miniatures & Succulents.

Pot Size & Price
2.5-in. pot
$4.00
Height
3"
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Catalog
P205
Plant Traits
Ground Cover
Poisonous
Rock Garden

Other varieties of Hen and Chicks

Sempervivum Toro, red and green
Photo by Peter Dieckmann from All Things Plants

El Toro

Catalog
P206
Sempervivum 'Royal Ruby' dusky pink leaves
Photo from Rush Creek Growers

Royal Ruby

Catalog
P207
Sempervivum Silverine, silver to blue and pink succulent with pointed leaves
Photo from Rush Creek Growers

Silverine

Catalog
P208