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Carmen Hens and Chicks
Sempervivum × ‘Carmen’
Carmen Hens and Chicks is a cold-hardy, rosette-forming succulent celebrated for its striking foliage, which ranges from deep burgundy to green and intensifies with seasonal changes.
About Carmen Hens and Chicks and growing it in Alberta
Perfect for rock gardens, troughs, containers, and green roofs, it thrives in poor, well-drained soils and tolerates drought and neglect. Spreading through offsets, it gradually forms dense, attractive colonies. Easy-to-care-for and resilient, it requires careful watering to prevent rot in overly wet or compacted soils.
Plant Specifications
- Zone: 2
- Height: 0.1 metres
- Spread: 0.2 metres
Features of Carmen Hens and Chicks
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Part Shade
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Drought Resilient
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Salt Tolerant
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Deer Resilient
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Fall Colour
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Erosion Control
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Green Roof Option
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