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Jovibarba
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'. Uses for Jovibarba Plant among rocks in a wall, or as succulent groundcovers in your xeric garden. 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.

Jovibarba, either singly or combined with other hardy succulent plants, are gorgeous planted in a trough garden which suits their preference for excellent drainage.Prices Prices 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.

All these species are little known except to collectors, but I'd like to change that as I'm fascinated by the form and tenacity of these drought smart plants.

If you feel the same way and would like to grow some of these unusual and rare plants in your xeric garden contact me.
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