Alternative Names: Common Houseleek (Hens & Chicks)

Description: A rosette-forming alpine with succulent rosettes of deep emerald green pointed leaves, often suffused  burgundy-red. Produces purple-red flowers in summer.  

Characteristics: Height 15 cm. Spread 50 cm.

 Position: Full sun, North/South/East/West

Soil Moisture: Well drain soil

Soil Type: Loam/Sand

Soil PH: Acid/Neutral/Alkaline

Care Guide: Happy in poor sandy or gravelly soils 

Uses Banks and Slopes/City Garden/Coastal/Containers/Cottage Garden/Drought Tolerant/Ground Cover/Informal Garden/Low Maintenance/ Rock Garden/Roof.

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