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Purple Beauty Hens and Chicks
Sempervivum 'Purple Beauty'
Hens and Chicks
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Long, pointed succulent leaves boast red tips that fade to a dusted green in the center, giving an overall purple cast. Works well between rocks and can slowly spread by creating 'chicks' next to the parent 'hen' plant. Smaller plants can be easily moved to new areas.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Fits small spaces.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
Quick answers
How big does Purple Beauty Hens and Chicks get?
About <6" tall and 12" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Purple Beauty Hens and Chicks need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Purple Beauty Hens and Chicks need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Purple Beauty Hens and Chicks grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Purple Beauty Hens and Chicks deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Purple Beauty Hens and Chicks in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Purple Beauty Hens and Chicks wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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