Black rubikon hens & chicks
Sempervivum 'Black'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size3 to 6 inches tall9 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Whtie
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Black' rubikon hens & chicks (Sempervivum 'Black') is a succulent for rock gardens, containers, borders, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. This evergreen plant is drought tolerant and attracts butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with Blue grama, Poppy mallow, and Gladiator ornamental onion.