| Hen and chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (EE) Estonia |
| Size: | Small 1/2" to 2 1/2" |
| Soil type: | Dry: er sowni.uodTee uidwessisye rp kieetoht l p er loln rhet niwtltenaaack.h nlas ei w aldtymdur ioJ Well draining Loamy / Medium Other |
| Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Edging Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Semi-evergreen Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late fall or early winter: mrr boyeeeytav mrobetos sel I baalsfi e Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Thyrse |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Dye production Water gardens Cooked greens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature Depth to plant seed Can handle transplanting Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Preferred depth Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
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