Hens and Chicks - A cold hardy succulent that's easy to propagate!

Sempervivum (Latin translation: "always living or ever living") is a family of easy to grow succulents that thrive in zones 4-9 and have been known to survive down to zone 3 and in zone 10 under the right conditions. While it is a succulent, the plant can grow in areas with ample rainfall as long as they are kept in well drained soil and receive at least 3+ hours of sunlight, preferably less than 8. It is also important to keep the leaves of this plant out of water to avoid rotting, so placing pea gravel around the plants is a good idea. Sempervivum is super easy to propagate with a single plant producing multiple babies during its lifetime. In the USA, the plant is often referred to as "Hens and Chicks" or "House Leeks'. If you currently don't have this plant in your garden, I strongly suggest giving it a try!