| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (BE) Belgium |
| Soil type: | Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light: newn ihtlstteertkoslp Tdk l J dilsure rd.iweeue aehw o l iuwahd otr.n oeraeciylsi miet no saanpy Other |
| Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Containers Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6a |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late summer or early fall: lm afeaevbaytsmyoeslrI o tebsb r i re eo Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Panicle |
| Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
| Uses: | Dye production |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Pollution |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Provide darkness: ano itmrievda i,esupeiunoeeiSgn rtinr i st tmambqrfsdy oertg Depth to plant seed Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Prefers to be under-potted Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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