| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (IE) Ireland |
| Soil type: | Dry Loamy / Medium: wll otridn o dJ tTethuteisnoe l.il md.uea ao l rceyaesli knspo ir e trysekienrptsuhanew iaed whw Sandy / light Other |
| Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Containers |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b |
| Leaves: | Glaucous |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Spring Winter Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Thyrse |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Uses: | Cooked greens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Birds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Provide darkness Stratify seeds Needs specific temperature: it,isp tt ronyuemgieiioiarrnobe egv nnSr treas es da fimutqdm Depth to plant seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Corms |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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