Cobweb Hens & Chicks
Exotic good looks and excellent tolerance to drought
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- flowering dateMidsummer.
- hardiness zone3-8
- height3 - 4 inches
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- ship as2" POT
- sun exposureFull Sun
- Hairlike webs that cover the plant from tip to tip
- Extremely drought tolerant and winter hardy
- Longtime favorite for xeriscaping
For those who live in the Southwest, this unique perennial is a longtime favorite for xeriscaping. Now you can enjoy the exotic beauty and carefree nature of Cobweb Hens & Chicks. You'll love the thick succulent, blue-green leaves on the large "hen" rosettes as well as the small "chick" rosettes that sprout from the plant. This particular variety features fine hairlike webs that cover the plant from tip to tip. Midsummer brings rose-pink, starlike blooms that grow from short, upright stems. Extremely drought tolerant and winter hardy, this sempervivum gives an unusual, but very pretty look to sun-splashed borders and beds. Plant them amid similarly maintained selections for a "dry bed" mixed container garden that's sure to turn heads. Sempervivum 'Cobweb'
Product Details
- botanical nameSempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobweb Buttons'
- flowering dateMidsummer.
- flower colorPink
- flower formrose-pink star-shaped flowers appear atop short, upright stems.
- foliage typeFine white threads crisscross between leaves tips giving it the look of cobwebs. Rosette are pointy 1" wide blue-green leaves. The color can vary from season to season.
- formPerennial
- growth rateSlow
- hardiness zone3-8
- height3 - 4 inches
- planting instructionsSet plant at same level it is growing at in the container. Firm soil and water thoroughly. Full sun is best for quicker flowering and higher quality plants.
- pruningPlants can be divided easily by pulling "chicks" and replanting them.
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- shipping seasonSpring
- ship as2" POT
- soil requirementNeeds well-drained, light soil. Does not like heavy soil and moist conditions.
- spacing8 - 10 inches
- spread6 - 8 inches
- sun exposureFull Sun
- winter careWinter hardy. If in a container, store in a garage and only water occasionally, keeping the soil more dry. Or, bring indoors and enjoy as a houseplant. Be careful not to overwater containers. Too much moisture will cause the roots to rot.
Shipping Schedule
When will my order ship?
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
| 2024 Spring Shipping Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Zone | Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs |
| 3A-3B | 4/29/24 - 5/31/24 |
| 4A-4B | 4/29/24 - 5/31/24 |
| 5A | 4/18/24 - 5/31/24 |
| 5B | 3/25/24 -5/31/24 |
| 6A | 3/11/24 - 5/31/24 |
| 6B | 2/26/24 - 5/31/24 |
| 7A | 2/22/24 - 5/31/24 |
| 7B | 2/19/24 - 5/31/24 |
| 8A | 2/15/24 - 5/10/24 |
| 8B | 2/12/24 - 5/10/24 |
| 9A-10B | 2/5/24 - 5/10/24 |
| Last Order Date | Zones 3A - 7B: 5/27/24 Zones 8A - 10B: 5/10/24 |
