| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (HU) Hungary |
| Size: | Large - 4" to 9" |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining: wr da aei rk.tsa pweewucaaTie slnim.rs i etile hywdurpneoihedl nlursto yolt onekt sionhJdelet Sandy / light Other |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Edging Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
| Leaves: | Glaucous |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Time: | Year Round Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Verticillaster |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Pollution |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile Stratify seeds Scarify seeds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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