| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (NL) The Netherlands |
| Soil type: | Dry Other |
| Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
| Leaves: | Variegated |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Time: | Spring Summer Late fall or early winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spike |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Uses: | Culinary Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Gophers/Voles |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Suitable for wintersowing: dn irorsagnimaseioemt tiuerastreo e tbSrqnn ftum piv,gediiy Start indoors Can handle transplanting Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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