Sempervivum blossoms, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. July 7, 2013
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While many of our roses, lilies and day lilies have large blossoms, our yard is home to some tiny flowers as well. We have planted Hens and Chickens (Sempervivum) in several places in our yard. Hens and Chickens are wonderful succulents that look good year around.
Hens and chickens blossoms, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. July 10, 2013.
In spite of their name — Sempervivum means ‘always alive’ — hens do die out. But they blossom before they die. The flowers are tiny, but they are pretty.
Sempervivum blossoms, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. July 10, 2013.
When the hens die, their chickens grow to take their place. It’s a shame the hens have to die, but what a way to go!!
Senior Moments 
August 12, 2013 at 4:00 am |
Going out with a burst of glory!
August 12, 2013 at 4:44 am |
They are lovely!
August 12, 2013 at 5:46 am |
I love these!
August 12, 2013 at 6:29 am |
LOL….yep, if you have to ‘go’ go while you look pretty!! 🙂
August 12, 2013 at 7:32 am |
they look like beautiful lavender colored stars.
August 12, 2013 at 9:08 am |
They do seem to go out in a blaze of glory. And they will live on in your photographs. These are great captures.
August 12, 2013 at 9:45 am |
I don’t think I’ve ever seen any of these and they are SO beautiful, George!! Lavender colored stars indeed! Delightful captures for the day! Have a great week!!
August 12, 2013 at 11:08 am |
They are gorgeous shots of the flowers..
August 12, 2013 at 12:16 pm |
What delightful small flowers!
August 12, 2013 at 1:22 pm |
They do have a beautiful flower!
August 12, 2013 at 2:47 pm |
These are so pretty, and I never would have guessed what they are!
August 12, 2013 at 6:35 pm |
They’re lovely George! So cheerful!
August 12, 2013 at 7:01 pm |
We call that the “last hurrah!” Beautiful photos.
August 12, 2013 at 9:43 pm |
These little flowers are really very pretty.It is one of those times where one must stop and take a close look to appreciate the beauty.
August 13, 2013 at 3:43 am |
Beautiful flowers, very nice color combination.
August 13, 2013 at 11:24 am |
Beautiful photos!
Greetings from, the Netherlands
August 13, 2013 at 1:21 pm |
The flowers are very pretty and well photographed.
August 13, 2013 at 6:33 pm |
Very pretty blooms!
I may have mentioned before that I have no luck with hens and chickens and certainly have never had any bloom. 🙂
I need gardening lessons George!
August 13, 2013 at 11:43 pm |
Beautiful photos – great enlarged !
August 14, 2013 at 8:35 am |
Wonderful flowers, beautiful colors:) Greetings
August 14, 2013 at 6:30 pm |
Very beautiful George…especially when enlarged.
August 16, 2013 at 12:18 am |
Thank You presenting these beautiful flowers. What a joy to eyes they are!