Sempervivum 'Emerald Explosion' ~ Chick Charms® Emerald Explosion Hens and Chicks no-masters (2) Photoset by Patrick Standish

(2) Photoset by Patrick Standish

The arching one-sided panicles of tiny bright yellow flowers bloom at the stem tops from late summer into fall attracting butterflies

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Dynamite® Crape Myrtle is known for its tolerance to heat and drought once established

Archangel Bicolor Blue Summer Snapdragon is a compact tropical perennial often grown as an annual

Sempervivum 'Emerald Explosion' ~ Chick Charms® Emerald Explosion Hens and Chicks no-masters (2) Photoset by Patrick StandishEmerald Explosion Hens and Chicks is a succulent that forms symmetrical silvery lime green rosettes with pointed fleshy foliage that flushes deep crimson as the weather cools. Lovely pink star shaped flowers go up in summer if it flowers. 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' 0. 75 Spacing: 0. 75 USDA