Sempervivum tectorum


Commonly known as Hen 'n Chicks.  We're going to have a flower!!  How cool is that?

And this poor hen was neglected, left to fend for itself all winter in this pot.  Poor thang.  As you can see, it has bounced back and is doing surprisingly well.

I should have a flower update in a few days.   :-)


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15 comments:

  1. LauraJune 13, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Love Hens & Chicks. Used to have some around the base of our windmill. They were spreading too much and Jim decided to thin them out. He got a little carried away and now I have none. :( Can't wait to see they flower!

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  2. LeslieJune 13, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    My mother ALWAYS had these growing in a rock wall in front of the house I grew up in. I hadn't thought about them in years!

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  3. Oklahoma GrannyJune 13, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I never knew hens & chickens would bloom. Can't wait to see a photo when you get one.

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  4. Adaptable Kay June 13, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Very interesting little plant you've got there! I can't wait to see what it looks like when it flowers :)

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  5. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    I had a friend give me some hen and chicks last year that I planted along side of our house... Hubby put down new mulch this year and only two of the hen and chicks are peeking through the mulch. Hoping a few more pop up.

    Di

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  6. sunflowerkat June 13, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    We had hens and chicks at our house in PA but I never had one flower. I had no idea....

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  7. Jill of All TradesJune 13, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Love those but I don't think I have ever seen the flower. Can't wait to see it. Hmmmm, may have to make a trip to the greenhouse!

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  8. DebJune 14, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    I didn't know those flowered. Can't wait to see it.

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  9. Debbie LoJune 14, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    What an interesting name for a plant. I love the translation of hen and chicks too. LOL Can't wait to see the flower you get from this one!

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  10. RURAL June 15, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    They are pretty hardy aren't they?

    Love the pink flowers, to cute and spiky.

    Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams

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  11. TONY LETTSJune 17, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I must try not watering my plants :)

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  12. Midlife RoadtripperJune 19, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I'll be interested to see what that flower looks like. My 40 year old cactus is blooming today. Odd bloom, but your post has reminded me to go snap a photo.. Perhaps the heat and drought is good for these blossoms.

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  13. Ranch Girl DiariesJune 19, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Cool! Will the bloom be red?
    I hope you are having a great weekend!

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  14. basicliving@backtobasicliving.comJune 23, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Wow! I've had hen and chicks for years. and they have never bloomed - what a pretty flower it has. So please share your secret - is it in full sun, partial sun? I want my hen and chicks to bloom dangit!

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  15. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    After perhaps 8 years of growth without flowers, I was stunned to see this sedum flower this year. Cool.

    My websearch today says that the 'hen' will die after flowering. Not cool.

    I love the plant & how it clings to the side of my planter. I'd forgo flower if it didn't have to die.

    Ah well, such is life.

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