| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (BE) Belgium |
| Soil type: | Dry Sandy / light |
| Water: | Very low Average |
| Uses: | Accent |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Time: | Spring Summer Late fall or early winter: frvbeoietre b sebame erl ya mooslIa syt Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Corymb |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Guardian plant |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Stratify seeds: epiyn tgoada oetqieeunir me vmeisdSbgru rmt ssriatif,io rtnn Needs specific temperature Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Crowns |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
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