| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (BE) Belgium |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining: dta kma na ie .nei wiarhplyl p old dsshetter rreceyslnTitt.ihurwe nedoJeio kle lwoainws uoseut Loamy / Medium Other |
| Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
| Leaves: | Good fall color |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer: l terbIbses s aelr voiyotembyafom aere Late summer or early fall Late fall or early winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Umbel |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front |
| Uses: | Salad greens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Pollution |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds: iti rnn vadiyqesgbttri dmiu trre irem,oonoa gpnsasSfee imute Suitable for wintersowing Start indoors Can handle transplanting Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Other |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Thorned |
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