| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (BE) Belgium |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
| Leaves: | Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring Fall: m e l a etlrsaeiobytssmbrIvreeboefoya |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
| Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Stratify seeds Days to germinate Depth to plant seed: ntediois rS gm ti ntaeivbse epyioiraasnmuf qtoedirnmr,etugr Suitable for wintersowing |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Thorned |
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