Pacific Blue Ice Hens And Chicks
Sempervivum 'Pacific Blue Ice'
Walters Gardens
A lovely perennial succulent that is very hardy and drought tolerant; this selection has a symmetrical, round shape and cupped, icy blue-green foliage with a flush of rose in cooler weather; ideal for rock gardens
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Ornamental Qualities
Pacific Blue Ice Hens And Chicks is primarily valued in the garden for its distinctive form, the foliage turns gorgeous shades of rose and in the fall. The brick red stems can be quite attractive., turning bluish-green in color with hints of silvery blue. As an added bonus
Planting and Growing
and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, individual plants should be spaced approximately 6 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a medium rate, Pacific Blue Ice Hens And Chicks will grow to be only 3 inches tall at maturity extending to 12 inches tall with the flowers, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 8 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant
and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil pH, and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation., but grows best in sandy soils, This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level dry to average
Mature Size 3"(12"withtheflowers)Hx8"W
Flowers are shell pink
Flowers in mid summer
Fall color rose
Zone 3a
Likes well drained soil