Sempervivum SuperSemp ‘Ruby’ ~ SuperSemp® Ruby Hens and Chicks herb Watch for canker

Watch for canker

The fragrant flowers come in shades of vibrant purples

and the willowy green stems are attractive in winter

Photos by Patrick Standish

Sempervivum SuperSemp ‘Ruby’ ~ SuperSemp® Ruby Hens and Chicks herb Watch for cankerSempervivum SuperSemp Ruby is a cold hardy succulent grown for its large rosettes and shifting ruby red to plum tones over green. Color deepens with bright sun and drier conditions, giving it strong year round appeal. Like other sempervivums, it forms tight rosettes of succulent leaves and produces offsets (the "chicks") around the main rosette (the "hen"). Type: Succulent Height: ~ 0. 5 Spread: ~ 0. 5 Spacing: 0. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 8 Culture: