| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (SK) Slovakia |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 3 |
| Leaves: | Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front |
| Uses: | Useful for timber production |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Birds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Needs specific temperature Suitable for wintersowing Can handle transplanting: ,ai nnoatrgtsdmi i Siovronsetgertmtrqieeyem bufsued airin p |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Corms |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Thorned |
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