| | | Family | Crassulaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 2a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 10 - 15 cm (4 - 6 in) | | Spread | 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Sempervivum 'Othello' (hen and chicks) bears light pink blooms during early summer to late summer. The foliage is bright red in colour and evergreen. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, container, edging, ground cover and mass planting. | | Special Characteristics | It is worthy to note that Sempervivum 'Othello' tolerates drought, and has a natural resistance to deer. | | |