Hens and Chicks Silverine, Sempervivum 'Silverine' has many smaller rosettes and are the perfect plants for hot, dry, sunny locations. Hens and Chicks is the perfect plant for hot, dry, sunny locations with very well-drained soil. Though they can adapt to a variety of soil types, they perform best in gritty soil. If a ground cover effect is desired, space plants close together because they grow slowly. (Click Merchant link below for full description)