| Hen and chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (GB) Great Britian |
| Soil type: | Dry Loamy / Medium: eodhTlk sul ddeh pi s easlieleerhmy eot t.auinarwir. eiestuot aeker i olstydnrcowl na pwi nwJn t Sandy / light Other |
| Foliage: | Tufts: aog matrioo p. ewhs rhfcie vntaoetcDr lryen,olpor hv r ltoweue sedkyaev |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Containers Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 3 |
| Leaves: | Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Red: pirkn aDk |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring Late summer or early fall Fall: a ol syertoiersylvbaIobst embm a eeref |
| Inflorescence Type: | Verticillaster |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Squirrels Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate Sow in situ Start indoors Other info |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf |
| Pollinators: | Beetles |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Genetically Modified |
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