| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (AL) Albania |
| Size: | Large - 4" to 9" |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining: sd en.iuir Tniae r uea h e nlt wnyocel.iirkrie smydlteo dopeaeto itd e huhsrtwpntksaeJw wls ola l Sandy / light Other |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| 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 5a |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late fall or early winter Winter: taiso m ebo vse rbreya smyeItlbfe oer la Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
| Uses: | Vegetable |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate Depth to plant seed Suitable for wintersowing: y disengnaS retietnrmveef sgibs , anr irtoieqi mtiuapum tdroo Sow in situ Start indoors |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Crowns |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
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