| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Country of Origin: | (CH) Switzerland |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
| Leaves: | Variegated |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring: fooebsiI ary omsr ye m eaeaelb rtsl tbev Late spring or early summer Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Erosion control |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Pollution |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Needs specific temperature: iruea gvnpo ettirs,iebeer t S eritmdtoidfnimn gayramsnou isq Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Genetically Modified |
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