| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Leaves: | Glaucous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Time: | Fall Year Round Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyme |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Provide darkness Other info |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
« Add a new plant to the database
» Search the Sempervivum Database: by characteristics or by cultivar name
« See the general plant entry for Sempervivum
