| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (DE) Germany |
| Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring Summer Winter: y bl ab olyvf eoas irmseaeIs ebrmrteeot |
| Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Squirrels |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Scarify seeds Sow in situ: fsm,nea iSevnpntussroamtrbe iidutr ia dyo mei te inrioqtgreg Can handle transplanting Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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