hens and chickens Pictures of Sempervivum

hens and chickens

hens and chickens (Sempervivum tectorum (Common Houseleek))

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NancyM
Nancym

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By Nancym

Uploaded on 13 May, 2008

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Greenfingers
Greenfingers

13 May, 2008

 

Legend has it that your house will never be struck by llightning if you have these in your garden! They are lovely and seem to be able to grow anywhere. I'd guess an easy plant for a beginner.

jacque
Jacque

13 May, 2008

 

Love the leaf shape of House leeks :)

NancyM
Nancym

13 May, 2008

 

I've never heard that but, not being a fan of lightning, it works for me!



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