Hens and chicks are one of the mainstays of dry landscaping, thriving as a ground cover with not much water (once established) as long as they get adequate sun. We love them in container planters and hanging baskets, in combination with other succulents, or as a surprise in planters requiring a bit more water. As long as the container gets full sun and has good drainage, the hens and chicks should be happy. Mrs. Giuseppe is especially winter tough, and with its red-tipped, pale green leaves, makes an interesting contrast to broadleaf evergreens or even conifers.