| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (CH) Switzerland |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining: eni.a sdntunl heks . waTesdnlye reieupthro raiwomni eddsyw irw tiritkeohl sutl e tJela o oaec pl Loamy / Medium Other |
| Water: | Very low Average |
| Uses: | Accent Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Summer Fall: Iea bfebyilm oerye tm vs aeosrsoab retl Year Round Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Catkin |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Good as a cover crop |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Fire Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Depth to plant seed: enaiiidmrostam ftoe,redvingumeuer rqops int Snttbeas i gryi Suitable for wintersowing Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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