Photo of Sempervivum 'Jeanne d'Arc' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

Photo by Little Prince of Oregon

Used with permission, all rights reserved.

Show all photos

Buy Sempervivum 'Jeanne d'Arc'

Also Known As

  • Hens & Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-4"
  • W: 4"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

2-4 inch bagged root ball | $8

Shipping calculated by weight

Fewer than 25 at Little Prince of Oregon

More Options

Sempervivum 'Jeanne d'Arc' plant details

Sempervivum 'Jeanne d'Arc' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with bronze, burgundy, chartreuse, chocolate, gold, green and red foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Jeanne d'Arc'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, burgundy, chartreuse, chocolate, gold, green and red
Mature size: 4 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Jeanne d'Arc'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

We independently publish plant data to search multiple nurseries at once. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases when you buy through our links.

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Amazingly variable and useful evergreen succulents from mostly limestone ranges of Europe, both species and selections abound many originating from here in the Pacific Northwest. From small cobweb clusters to large glossy rosettes in a range of colors, flowering in early to mid summer. Great in containers, troughs and along path edges. Dappled shade to sun in any decently drained soil. Periodic summer water where dry. All hardy in USDA zone 5, and many even hardier.
Sempervivum ‘Jeanne d’ Arc’ forms rosettes of succulent leaves in shades of fiery red to rich chocolate brown, depending on season and exposure. Displays pink flowers.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Jeanne d'Arc' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Jeanne d'Arc'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • bronze
    • gold
    • chartreuse
    • green
    • burgundy
    • chocolate
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

See other plant types of Sempervivum for your garden

aka Sempervivum 'Red Cobweb', Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Red Cobweb', Cobweb Houseleek, Hens and Chickens, Rubrum Hen and Chicks

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1"-4"

Width: 5"-10"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
View Plant

More Options

aka Sempervivum 'Borisii', Sempervivum borisii, Sempervivum borisii ssp. ciliosum, Sempervivum ciliosum var. borisii, Borisii Hen and Chicks, Hens and Chicks

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1"-2"

Width: 2"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Sempervivum ciliosum foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
View Plant

More Options

aka Hens and Chicks

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4b-9b

Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 3"-18"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Sempervivum hybrids foliage by plant lust
View Plant

More Options

aka Purdy's No. 70-1 Hen and Chicks, Purdy's No. 70-1 Houseleek

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 1"-3"

Width: 1"-6"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
Photo of Sempervivum 'Purdy's No. 70-1' flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
View Plant

aka Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobweb', Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobwebs', Cobweb Hens & Chicks, Cobweb Houseleek

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 3"-4"

Width: 4"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - low
Photo of Sempervivum arachnoideum foliage by plant lust
View Plant

More Options

+383 more Sempervivum
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved