Wayside Gardens Sempervivum Hippie Chicks
Best low maintenance ground cover for rock garden enthusiasts.
These hardy succulents turn neglected, sunny corners into a tapestry of color with almost zero effort. While they won't provide the lush drama of a traditional flower bed, their rapid, spreading habit and deer-resistant nature make them the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it solution for rock gardens and containers.
$22.95
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Who it's for
- Busy gardeners seeking high-impact plants with minimal upkeep requirements
- Collectors wanting to add immediate visual interest to rock gardens
- Northern homeowners looking for year-round outdoor succulent displays
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with heavy clay soil or poorly draining garden beds
- Apartment dwellers with limited direct sunlight or shaded outdoor spaces
- Landscapers needing immediate, large-scale ground cover for expansive projects
Performance breakdown
Hardiness Range
Thrives across a vast majority of North American climate zones.
Maintenance Effort
Requires minimal intervention once established in the right spot.
Visual Impact
Diverse color palette creates immediate, high-contrast texture in landscapes.
Growth Rate
Stolon-based spreading fills gaps and containers with impressive speed.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer, saving you from constant protective measures.
Pollinator Utility
Provides a helpful, seasonal nectar source for local bee populations.
Key Specs
Genus
Sempervivum
Species
hybrida
Variety
Hippie Chicks
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Mature Height
0.16 feet
Mature Spread
0.66 feet
Light Exposure
Full Sun
Watering Needs
Low
Soil Type
Well-Drained
Foliage Type
Evergreen
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