Hen and Chicks can tolerate some periods of drought, and they do well in almost any growing medium, provided there is good drainage. They do not like to sit with wet feet. And keep in mind that these are light feeders that can handle inhospitable soil better than they can handle rich, fortified soil.

Looking to make a statement with one of the easiest ground covers around? The giant “hens” of this matting Sempervivum certainly will help you do that. Bred to be incredibly large (10” in diameter, not a typo), the rosettes of this cold-hardy succulent perennial are evergreen. They turn from lime green in spring, to striking gold in summer, to a fairly deep burgundy with gold tips in fall when the temperature drops. Sending out “baby rosettes” to take hold even on the most inhospitable surfaces, this impressive Sempervivum spreads beautifully. This ground cover makes a big impression... a giant one, in fact.