Cobweb Hens and Chicks

Cobweb Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobweb')

Cobweb Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobweb') is an unusual and highly ornamental succulent known for its dense rosettes covered in delicate, white, web-like filaments. This drought-tolerant perennial provides striking texture, unique visual appeal, and an eye-catching focal point in rock gardens, green roofs, and container plantings.

Distinctive Features

'Cobweb' forms small, tightly packed rosettes of fleshy green leaves, each covered in fine, silken filaments resembling a spider�s web. These fibers help protect the plant from excessive moisture loss and temperature fluctuations. As the seasons change, the rosettes may take on a reddish hue, adding to their visual interest. In mid-to-late summer, mature rosettes send up tall flower stalks topped with clusters of pink, star-shaped flowers that attract pollinators. This variety grows 2 to 4 inches tall and spreads up to 12 inches, making it an excellent choice for small-scale groundcover, rockery features, and crevice plantings.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best foliage color and compact growth.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil; tolerates poor soils.
• Water: Drought-tolerant once established; requires minimal watering.
• Humidity: Prefers dry to moderate humidity; avoid excessive moisture.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9, making it highly adaptable.

Ideal Uses

• Rock Gardens: Adds unique texture and contrast.
• Green Roofs: Thrives in dry, exposed conditions.
• Groundcover: Spreads gradually to form a dense mat.
• Container Plantings: Unique webbed rosettes make an excellent focal point.
• Crevice and Wall Plantings: Tucks into small spaces and thrives with minimal soil.

Low Maintenance Care

Cobweb Hens and Chicks is a resilient, easy-care perennial that thrives with minimal attention.

• Watering: Water sparingly; allow soil to dry completely between waterings.
• Pruning: Remove spent flower stalks and older rosettes as they naturally die off.
• Fertilizing: Minimal fertilization required; thrives in lean soils.
• Pest and Disease Resistance: Highly resistant to pests, deer, and rabbits.
• Winter Care: Cold hardy and evergreen; maintains its webbed texture year-round.

Why Choose Cobweb Hens and Chicks?

Cobweb Hens and Chicks offers intricate, webbed rosettes, drought resistance, and minimal care requirements, making it an excellent choice for xeriscapes, borders, and container plantings.

• Distinctive Webbed Foliage: Creates a striking visual effect.
• Compact, Clumping Growth: Forms dense, attractive clusters.
• Attracts Pollinators: Summer flowers provide nectar for bees and butterflies.
• Drought Tolerant: Thrives in dry soils with minimal care.
• Cold Hardy and Evergreen: Retains structure and web-like texture year-round.

For unique texture, structural beauty, and effortless care, Cobweb Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobweb') is an exceptional focal point choice for rock gardens, xeriscapes, and container plantings.