Hens And Chicks is grown for its blooms, which open in summer. Notably, it shrugs off deer and shrugs off dry spells. Its summer flowers are a modest draw for honeybees and native bees.
Zones
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What Hens And Chicks is
Hens And Chicks reaches around 6 inches at maturity. It blooms in summer. It's also deer-resistant.
How to grow Hens And Chicks
Hens And Chicks prefers well-drained ground.
USDA Zones
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USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
Data pending
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Mature Height
0.5 ft
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Frost-Free Days
0+
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Start the season right
Plant hens and chicks in full sun, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.
Match the soil
Pull a soil test from your local Extension lab to confirm pH and drainage match hens and chicks's needs before planting.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Harvest at its peak
Cut hens and chicks blooms in the cool of the morning, just as they open, for the longest display.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — hens and chicks isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Hens And Chicks offers low value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership.)
Where Hens And Chicks thrives
Whether hens and chicks thrives on a given site comes down to its soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates — the conditions that vary parcel to parcel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Hens And Chicks in my zone?
Zone data for hens and chicks is being finalized. A Growable Ground report checks your parcel's full suitability against federal soil, climate, and zone data.
When should you plant Hens And Chicks?
Most growers plant hens and chicks after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
What soil does Hens And Chicks need?
Specific pH data for hens and chicks is pending. It prefers well-drained ground. A soil test from your local Extension lab confirms what your site needs.
Does Hens And Chicks attract pollinators?
Yes — hens and chicks's flowers are a modest nectar source for honeybees and native bees (Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership).
Is Hens And Chicks safe for pets?
Hens And Chicks is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data (ASPCA). Always supervise pets around new plantings.