| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (ES) Spain |
| Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Other |
| Flower Time: | Summer: em eaelry o babsts ismfrtoelIar e oebvy Late summer or early fall Late fall or early winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spike |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Uses: | Suitable for forage |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Sow in situ: otSsnor,ddf oq e eariiuii rmpmniebnr etetmuiarg vsnsaietg ty Start indoors Can handle transplanting Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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