Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum 'Grammens')

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sempervivum
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Resistances
Deer Resistant
Suitable Locations
Xeriscapic
Sun Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Toxicity
Low risk, None, Possible skin irritant to some people
Uses
Groundcover, Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Butterflies
Containers
Needs excellent drainage in pots, Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Flower Time
Fall, Late summer or early fall, Other: It may be several years before it blooms, Summer
Flowers
Showy
Leaves
Evergreen
Life cycle
Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Miscellaneous
Monocarpic
Parentage
Atropurpureum x Atroviolaceum
Plant Habit
Cactus/Succulent
Propagation: Other methods
Offsets
Propagation: Seeds
but is not required, Provide light, Sow in situ, Stratify seeds: Stratifying seeds may improve germination, Suitable for wintersowing, Will not come true from seed
Detailed Information

Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum) in general are native to the **mountainous regions of Europe**, specifically the Alps, Carpathians, and the Balkan Peninsula.

The cultivar ‘Grammens’ is a cultivated variety, so it doesn’t have a specific native region like the species. However, since it’s a variety of *Sempervivum tectorum*, its genetic heritage originates from those same European mountain regions. The ‘Grammens’ name likely points to the location where it was first hybridized and cultivated.

In short:

* **Species (Sempervivum tectorum):** Mountains of Europe (Alps, Carpathians, Balkan Peninsula)
* **Cultivar (‘Grammens’):** Likely a European origin, sharing the general heritage of the species, but the specific location is dependent on where it was first cultivated.

Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots