DESERT BLOOM HENS & CHICKS LITTLE ONE

For a charming and incredibly easy-care addition to your garden, consider Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum species)! These delightful succulent perennials form rosettes of fleshy leaves, with the larger “hen” surrounded by smaller “chicks” that emerge and multiply, creating a charming cluster. They typically grow to a compact 3-6 inches tall and spread up to 12 inches or more, slowly forming a low, captivating mat of various textures and colorsfrom shades of green, red, purple, and even silver. In summer, mature rosettes may send up unique flower stalks with star-shaped blooms before the “hen” rosette gracefully completes its life cycle, leaving behind its plentiful “chicks.” They’re perfect for rock gardens, containers, between stepping stones, or in any spot where you want low-growing, intriguing texture.

Hen and Chicks are incredibly resilient and thrive in full sun, which our Prescott climate provides in abundance. The