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Jul 30, 2010 11:32 AM CST

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Lynn, I am quite fond of the Jovi's which is probably no surprise here. Whenever I get an opportunity, I will add another Jovi, even if its not a heuffelii, to my collection. I have a number of Jovibarba hirta's, and that is what your picture looks like to me. However, there are hybrids between hirta and the other Jovi species as well.

I tried one almost by accident and found them very easy, very attractive plants. I think they may be the easiest of all of the hardy hen and chick families and recommend them for people just starting out with H&C's

Below is a picture of J. hirta f/Belansky Tatra for you to compare with your noid. It's a close up so you can get a good look at the leaves and structures.

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The same plant a month later showing the flower spike.

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The following is J. hirta 'Astrid'. Another closeup.

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Most of these stay bright green or even yellowish green for me, but I suspect they will color up like Astrid did given the right conditions.

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