One of the most widely-planted succulents is the houseleek Sempervivum tectorum (Crassulaceae, stonecrop family). Grown since Roman times, it has many common names. You might know it as hens-and-chicks, bullocks eye, Jupiter’s beard, Thor’s beard, syngreen, sengren, liveforever, or something else. The name hens-and-chicks or hens-and-chickens (a name also applied to other plants which make little replicates […]
Read more »-
-
-
-
-
- Get Your Free Newsletter!
- Stimulating Nettle Hair Rinse Recipe
- Medicinal Benefits of Usnea
- Yarrow-Wonder Weed
- Ground ivy (Glechoma) Spring’s Healing Yard Weed
- Awesome Benefits of Lemongrass
- Houseleek, Jupiter’s Beard, Sempervivum tectorum Part 2
- Houseleek, Jupiter’s Beard, Sempervivum Tectorum Part 1
- 3 Red Berries: Highbush Cranberry, Rose Hips and Sumac!
- Deep Breath In: Best Herbs for Your Respiratory Health
- Kid-Friendly Natural and Herbal Remedies to Boost Concentration