| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Country of Origin: | (CA) Canada |
| Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
| Leaves: | Variegated |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall: f etomebl saeeri I oterbssy maabryoevl Fall Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Flood Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Needs specific temperature Sow in situ |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Other |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Preferred depth Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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