Sempervivum 'Emerald Empress' ~ Emerald Empress Hens and Chicks tropical paradise Cornus florida rubra in ElmAgos

Cornus florida rubra in ElmAgos garden in Udine

Moderate drought tolerance once established

The corrugated heart-shaped basal foliage has golden green centers and blue-green streaked margins

IMAGES: Photoset by Penn State Flower Trials

Crown rot may occur in moist

Sempervivum 'Emerald Empress' ~ Emerald Empress Hens and Chicks tropical paradise Cornus florida rubra in ElmAgosSempervivum 'Emerald Empress' is a beautiful hen and chicks variety known for its emerald green rosettes with pointed tips. Like other sempervivums, it's a low growing succulent that forms dense clusters of rosettes, with the main "hen" producing smaller "chicks" around it. It's extremely drought tolerant, cold hardy, and perfect for rock gardens, containers, or as groundcover in sunny, well drained areas. Type: Succulent Height: 0. 75 Spread: 0. 75