JovibarbaSearch Drought Smart Plants here: Jovibarba, the other hens and chicks. Jovibarba are very similar in appearance and culture to Sempervivum as they both resemble a rose in form; the most obvious difference is the way the 'chicks' form.Sempervivum chicks are attached under the hen rosette, but Jovibarba hold them over top of the adult plant on delicate brittle stems which break easily, making it possible for the chick to roll away to find a place to root, giving rise to their other name of 'rollers'. The other major difference is that the flowers are tiny downward facing bells instead of upturned star shaped blooms. Uses for JovibarbaPlant among the stones in a rock wall, or as succulent groundcovers in your xeric garden in a tapestry bed. As they spread, the textures and colours become more and more beautiful, like an antique quilt.If you're patient enough to wait until you have enough, a succulent wreath or mosaic is a fantastic way to grow them to show off their many colours and forms.
PricesPrices for Jovibarba allionii, hirta and sobolifera $5.00 each and due to the slow rate of reproduction, Jovibarba heuffelii $6.00 per 2" pot plus shipping.
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