Jeanne D’Arc Hens & Chicks

Enjoy bold colors without much maintenance with the Jeanne D’Arc Hens & Chicks. This Sempervivum has thick, fleshy foliage that comes to a pronounced point. The leaves grow in a rosette and feature deep chocolate-brown outer leaves surrounding green inner leaves. White webbing on the leaf tips adds even more texture. Pink flowers bloom on tall stems, but the foliage is the real draw of this plant.Create a stunning and unique ground cover, or add color to a rock garden with the Jeanne D’Arc Hens & Chicks. Its small size makes this succulent a good choice for a container. This deer-resistant plant is ideal for busy gardeners who want something showy but don’t want a big commitment. Grow the Jeanne D’Arc Hens & Chicks as a perennial in zones 4 through 8.Jeanne D’Arc Hens & Chicks CareThe Jeanne D’Arc Hens & Chicks need full to partial sun but expect more prolific growth in increased sunlight. These adaptable succulents can live in low-quality soil, but they require ample drainage to thrive. Water only when the soil is dry. Feed the Jeanne D’Arc Hens & Chicks annually using an organic fertilizer to support new growth. Hens and chicks have a short lifespan and fade after they bloom, but the ‘hens’ send out offshoots known as ‘chicks’ before they decline. Remove faded plants to make space for new ones.Jeanne D’Arc Hens & Chicks SpacingJeanne D’Arc Hens & Chicks reaches 4 to 5 inches tall but spreads 6 to 8 inches wide. Space plants 3 to 4 inches apart for a dense ground cover.Jeanne D’Arc Hens & Chicks InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 4 – 8Plant Type: Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height: 4 – 5 InchesMature Spread: 6 – 8 InchesSpacing: 6 – 8 InchesHabit: Clumping, MoundedFlower Color(s): PinkFlower Description: Pink ShadesBloom Period: SummerFoliage Type: Evergreen, VariegatedFoliage Color(s): Green, RedFoliage Description: Green ShadesSeasonal Interest: Summer FloweringWatering: AverageResists: DeerTolerates: N/AAttracts: N/AContainer Role: Uses: Containers, GroundcoversFeatures: Foliage Interest, Low MaintenanceBrand: Common Name: Jeanne D’Arc Hens & ChicksOther Name(s): Hens and ChicksScientific Name: Sempervivum ‘Jeanne D’Arc’