| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (AT) Austria |
| Soil type: | Loamy / Medium Sandy / light: rsi rd ee ewe rm oustleawrdteheti ahttoeecslyok w kJhrltinil plnapo.n.yie u wuao sinsae dTidln Other |
| Water: | Very low Average |
| Uses: | Accent Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Spring Fall Late fall or early winter: ear eeislesboaa ombttefy yIor msrbl ev Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cluster |
| Suitable Locations: | Topiary |
| Uses: | Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Depth to plant seed: aen inbtinit aroiireodtSeiprqst g sf suymoumrtvenmrdi ga e,e Can handle transplanting Seeds are hydrophilic Other info |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Corms |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
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