Silver King Hens and Chicks
Sempervivum 'Silver King'
Hens and Chicks
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Dusty silver succulent leaves arranged in a rosette can become tipped with reddish-purple in temperature extremes. Plants eventually create 'chicks' or smaller versions that can be easily moved. Thrives in sunny, hot locations with low water.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Fits small spaces.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Silver King Hens and Chicks get?
About <6" tall and 12" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Silver King Hens and Chicks need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Silver King Hens and Chicks need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Silver King 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 Silver King Hens and Chicks deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Silver King 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 Silver King 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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