| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (DK) Denmark |
| Soil type: | Dry: o owtrreTacyepdi .rinwe ttlmiedsekhsteaei u. iiiaootlnel nl srutll epsh hn deenau wkrows yJ ad Sandy / light Other |
| Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Containers |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 3 |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Fall Other: oars ytm t b mbseyoaller veIifee borsae |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Water gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Birds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Days to germinate Can handle transplanting Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
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