Cosmic Candy Hens and Chicks

Sempervivum 'Cosmic Candy'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Cactus or Succulent
Plant Family: Crassulaceae
Plant Description: This charming succulent is prized for its compact rosettes of fleshy leaves. As a hardy perennial succulent, it forms dense clusters, creating a carpet-like effect. Colors range from green to red with tinges of gold in the sun. Tufts of white cilia make the plant appear fuzzy, adding visual interest to rock gardens, containers, and desert landscapes.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Succulent
Plant Care: Succulent (perennials with fleshy leaves and no spines): Remove dead leaves and stems. Succulents with stems that die back in the fall may be left for winter interest or removed once dried. Trim as necessary to retain a desirable shape.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 2-3" tall x 12" wide
Utah Native: No
Nativar: Unknown
Plant Select: Unknown
Pollinator Friendly: Unknown
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant
Evergreen: Yes
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Green, Red
Bloom Colors: Pink
Bloom Seasons: Late Spring
Bloom Period: Jun -
Erosion Control: Unknown
Ground Cover: Yes
Foodscape: Unknown

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Tolerant: Yes

Garden Location:

  • Localscapes Path
    • Park Strip #8
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter