| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (DE) Germany |
| Soil type: | Dry Loamy / Medium Sandy / light: ehta airuc s raeemldlirk ehepitt.nsdo nnn u.ian eswsih l op tk Joweodurlo iyrlael tdeeTwe ti wsy |
| Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Edging Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late spring or early summer Summer Fall: o r mbrlysf otrseombe beIieyvaset alae |
| Inflorescence Type: | Raceme |
| Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Provide darkness Days to germinate Suitable for wintersowing |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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