In celebration of the abilities of plants to survive troublesome weather, let’s dive into an appreciation of sedums and sempervivums, both water-saving succulents that shine in August weather. Not ... STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.

Understanding the Context

-- You probably know them as "Hens-and-chicks," "Live Forever" or "Houseleeks." But their name really is Sempervivums, from the Latin semper, meaning always, and vivus, meaning ... Known as sempervivums or houseleeks, these exotic and surprisingly hardy plants have a history as fascinating as their appearance. By Val Bourne Sempervirums: perfect for containers of every shape and ...