Semper virens
Ever since I was a little kid, I have really liked an outdoor plant called “Hens and Chickens.” Well, that was their name … to me. You can get a better view on the plant itself in the upper left corner of the photo above. You can also see the wonderful pink blossoms they have.
We wanted something to plant around an old tree stump. I said, “Ah, ha! Hens and Chickens would be great there.” Jim asked what I meant, and after I went to great lengths to describe the plant, he said, “Ah, you mean Semper virens.” Indeed, I had! So much for being married to a former Botany/Forestry major. He also knows everything in the world worth knowing, including information on some pretty obscure topics. This quality comes from a lifetime of reading.
I just wanted to share the lovely blooms of this plants. I had no idea that they would appear. I suppose as a succulent, they are in, or related to, the cactus family. Cacti bloom, so that would make sense. Just a wild guess on my part. All I know is that whatever these plants are called, I like them!
Have a great Thursday!
Patricia Cummings
