Hens and Chicks in my front garden that are showing a tinge of red after a couple of heavy frosts.
This Plain Jane variety is the one I remember best.
Another childhood memory that comes to mind when I look at these plants, is of driving out to the country to my grandparents farm with my mom and a couple of her sisters.
They were on their own memory journeys. They all recalled Grandma had Hens and Chicks growing on a rock near the farmhouse and they were determined to go back and see if they were still there.
I don't know whether they found what they were looking for or not, but the name Sempervivum means 'live forever' so maybe they are still there...somewhere.
Hello Rebecca,
ReplyDeleteI just love succulents and I think these are the cutest of all!
How absolutely perfect...
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites also Jackie. I remember my Grandmother having them, then my Mom then ME...
They always grew in the Rock Gardens...A wonderful 'No Care' plant here & just lovely to look at. The babies always showed up in those little crevices!!!
Enjoy Your Day
~Marilyn